How to create a copy of an item so that I don't have to reenter all the data for a similar item?

kecolema
Hi,

How do I create a copy of an item so that I don't have to reenter all the data for a similar item that I want to add to my library?

For example, I'm citing multiple government documents from the same archive. I think I should be able to copy one of these items and start a new item, changing just the date and the title of the document.

Is this possible? How do you do it?
  • arggem
    Right click the item and select "Duplicate Selected Item."
  • kecolema
    Oh my goodness, that is simple. Thank you!
  • arggem
    By the way, if you duplicate a Book Item, then change the Item type on the duplicate to Book Section, the title is automatically transferred to Book Title!
  • kecolema
    That's really helpful, thank you.

    One other question, if I may.... I looked on other forums for the answer to this but it seems too difficult for me to pull off....

    I've been entering these government docs as "magazine articles," because they are official publications of government business. And they have "volume" and "issue" numbers. But then, when I add the citation using Chicago Manual of Style, what I've entered into the "archive" field is left out. Is there a simple way to get the "archive" included with all of these citations?
  • arggem
    I can't help you with that one, sorry.

    Since this issue is unrelated to the original title, you might not get the help you need.

    I suggest you start a new thread with a more appropriate title.
  • kecolema
    Okay, great. Thank you again for your help with my original inquiry.
  • arggem
    No problem! Glad to help.

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