How to Cite Resources Using Microsoft Word Built-in Citation Tools

    Using Microsoft Word's Built-in Citation Tools

    When typing in Microsoft Word, you can create citations easily with the built-in citation tools. 
    Please Note: This feature is currently only available in the Microsoft Word Desktop App.

    To create a citation and bibliography, please follow these instructions:
    1. Place your cursor at the end of the text you want type and click there.
    2. Click on 'References' from the top menu.
    3. Click the drop-down menu for 'Style' and choose 'MLA' from the list.
    4. Click 'Insert Citation' and choose 'Add New Source'.
    5. Fill out all the information you can about the source. This will add the source to your list so you can cite it again. If the citation is already in the list, simply click on it from the list.
    6. To add details to the source, such as page numbers, select 'Citation Options,' and then 'Edit Citation'.

    Create a Bibliography

    Once you have cited sources in your document, you can create a bibliography using the built-in bibliography tools. To create a bibliography, please follow these instructions:

    1. Put your cursor where you want the bibliography and click there.

    2. Click on 'References' from the top menu.

    3. Click on 'Bibliography,' and select the format you want to insert (Bibliography, References, Works Cited).

    4. Click 'Insert Bibliography'.

    This will create the bibliography for you using the information you entered with creating the citations for the sources.


    Tip: If you cite a new source, add it to the bibliography by clicking anywhere in the built-in bibliography and selecting Update Citations and Bibliography.


    ***To watch a video tutorial on using the Microsoft Word built-in Citation Tools, please click this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RWBuBe?pid=ocpVideo1-innerdiv-oneplayer&postJsllMsg=true&maskLevel=20&reporting=true&market=en-us

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