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Are all articles full text in Cochrane?

Yes, all Cochrane Systematic Reviews are full text! 

Remember, Protocols are in-process reviews, so there is no full-text for them, yet.  You can choose to look only for reviews in the search limiters.

How do I get the Full Text of an Article?

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How do I track down an article that is not full text in Cochrane?

All the reviews are full text!  Protocol, remember, are in-process reviews, so there is no full-text.  You can choose to look only for reviews in the search limiters.