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There is no way to automatically import references listed in a Microsoft Word document directly into a RefWorks account.

You should consider importing the bibliographic information via electronic means using other methods, such as Direct Export from the Library's databases or using the Save to RefWorks tool to capture bibliographic information. For additional information, see the Getting Information into Refworks section of the RefWorks LibGuide.

However, there is a way to convert the Word document into a RIS file, and then import that file into Refworks. 

Two tool options available for this are:  http://git.macropus.org/citation-finder/  and https://citation-finder.vercel.app/

Once on the Citation Finder page, follow the instructions provided to enter your citations, search for a match, and select the correct citation from the options provided. After you've entered and matched your citations, choose "Download All Selected Citations." This will generate an .RIS file. Save the file to your desktop, and then, login to your RefWorks account. Follow the instructions in the RefWorks Guide for Migrating References.

*Please note that the Library cannot provide product support or troubleshoot functionality for applications that generate .RIS files.