How to edit the metadata of literature in Mendeley?

Metadata editing in Mendeley refers to modifying bibliographic details of references within the Mendeley Reference Manager. This capability allows users to update fields such as authors, titles, journals, or DOI identifiers directly within the desktop application. Editing requires use of the Mendeley Desktop app installed on a computer; it cannot be performed comprehensively in the web library interface. Key editable fields encompass author names, publication year, article title, journal name, volume, issue, pages, abstracts, and identifiers. Changes made locally must synchronize with the cloud-based Mendeley library to ensure consistency across devices, necessitating an active internet connection. Always verify changes post-edit to prevent data corruption. To implement editing, launch Mendeley Desktop and open your library. Select the target reference from the library view, then locate and amend its metadata directly in the details panel on the right-hand side. After correction, save the entry manually or allow automatic saves depending on settings. Finally, initiate synchronization by clicking "Sync" to propagate the update to Mendeley Web and other synced platforms. These steps support accurate citation and resolve metadata retrieval errors.