Smart Folders
Mendeley automatically organizes your references into folders:
Custom Folders
You can also organize your references into custom folders, such as folders for specific topics or projects. Adding a reference to a custom folder does not relocate the reference but instead acts as a label.
To create a custom folder in your library:
Collaborate and share references and PDFs with classmates or colleagues with private groups.
To create a private group in your library:
Removing Mendeley Field Codes
What are field codes?
Field codes allow Mendeley to format the citations in your document. When you remove these field codes, the formatted citations and bibliography are saved as text.
Why should I remove Mendeley field codes?
You may wish to remove field codes when sharing your Word document with someone who is using a different citation manager or an incompatible word processor. You may also wish to remove field codes when submitting a manuscript for publication, as many publishers will request that you remove field codes when submitting a manuscript.
How do I remove Mendeley field codes from a Word document?
These steps will convert your entire document to plain text. This means your bibliography will no longer automatically update to include new references, so be sure that you've included all the necessary references before completing these steps.