You can also add files by selecting file and then clicking add files or folder.
Another way to add files is by selecting file and then clicking "watch folder" to choose a folder to put on watch. Mendeley Desktop will now automatically add files that are added to that folder.
Export references directly from other Elsevier products such as Science Direct or Scopus to Mendeley by:
When reading an article click the export button then choose "Save to Mendeley"
To edit PDFs that have been added to your library by double clicking (to open the file in a separate tab within Mendeley Desktop). You now have the option to: