Final answer:
To uninstall Mendeley from Word, you should disable the Mendeley Word plugin through Word's Add-Ins options, and then uninstall the Mendeley desktop app from your computer's Control Panel or Settings app. Afterward, restart Word or your computer to ensure the changes take effect.
Step-by-step explanation:
To uninstall Mendeley from Word, you'll need to remove the Mendeley Word plugin which is responsible for integrating Mendeley's features into Microsoft Word.
Steps to Uninstall Mendeley from Word
- Open Microsoft Word, and go to the 'File' tab.
- Click on 'Options' to open the Word Options dialog box.
- In the dialog box, select 'Add-Ins' on the left side.
- At the bottom of the dialog box, you'll see a 'Manage' field. Select 'Word Add-Ins' from the drop-down menu and click 'Go'.
- Locate the Mendeley Add-in in the list, and uncheck the box next to it to disable it.
- Click 'OK' to apply the changes.
- If you want to completely remove the plugin, you may need to go to the Control Panel or Settings app, depending on your version of Windows, and uninstall the Mendeley desktop app from there, which should remove all its components, including the Word plugin.
Remember, after uninstalling, if the Mendeley toolbar still appears in Word, you may need to restart Word or your computer. If the toolbar persists, you could try removing the toolbar manually through the Word options or seek additional troubleshooting steps from Mendeley's support resources.