Prefixes are Sometimes Linked to the First Name and Sometimes to the Last Name

Prefixes are prepositions, articles, and their combinations, such as von, van, du. They are linked to either the first or last name depending on the language or citation style. Use the author editor to specify how names should be recorded. Place the insertion point in the Author or Editor field and press F9 . If the prefix should appear with the first name, enter it in the Prefix field. If it should appear with the last name, enter it directly in the Last name field.

Please note:

After importing references check if the prefixes were sent to Citavi correctly. Depending on how the database exported the prefix, you might need to move it to the correct field.

If you decide not to enter a person's name using the author editor, please note the following rules:

In German-speaking areas, prefixes are attached to the person's first name:

Prefixes are attached to the last name if prepositions and articles are placed before the surname:

Prefixes are attached to the last name in Luxembourgian names:

In English-speaking areas, prefixes are attached to the last name

The Scottish "Mac/Mc" is always part of a last name:

In French, Italian and Spanish names as with names of Latin origin, prefixes are attached to the last name: