Zotero : Word Processor Plugin

Zotero automatically installs a word processor plugin, which adds either a toolbar or a tab to Microsoft Word, to help you cite as you write and automates bibliography generation.

Word Tab Icons

Mac users can also find Zotero options under a toolbar or the Script  menu.

If you need to reinstall the Word Processor plugin, follow the instructions on Zotero.org's Word Processor Integration page.

Use the following steps to cite as you write using the Zotero plugin:

1. Select Insert Citation  
2. Choose your preferred Citation Style in Document Preferences window and select OK
3. The Zotero insert bar will appear
   
   
4. Use author or title keywords in the text field to locate the item you wish to cite
5. Select the appropriate item
      If you wish to cite numerous items at once, you can search for and select more than one at this time
6. Select a citation from within the Zotero insert bar to fine-tune it
      You can add page numbers or suppress the author from here
      If the citation is incorrect, you may select Open in My Library to edit the item's information .
7. Use the enter key to insert the citation into your paper

Use the Edit Citation  button to edit or remove a citation you've already added.

NOTE:   If you are uncertain of the title or author of the item you wish to cite, use the small arrow beside the Z in the insert bar to access Classic View, which will allow you to browse Zotero using its standard interface and see more options.

Once you have inserted some citations, you may want to create a bibliography

1. Go to the bottom of your docucment, or wherever you wish your bibliography to be
2. Select Insert Bibliography button to create your bibliography
3. Your bibliography will be automatically generated based on the items you have already cited
4. Need to add or edit the citations in your document? Your bibliography will automatically update

Use Set Doc Prefs button to change citation style at any time

Zotero has provided step-by-step instructions on how to add citations and bibliographies to documents created in Google Docs.

You should always double-check citations generated using Zotero or any other citation management software.

Zotero ships with several popular citation styles for creating citations and bibliographies, and over 8,100 additional styles can be found in the Zotero Style Repository.

See Zotero's Citation Styles pages for instructions on accessing multiple citation styles.

Check out Zotero's Documentation tab for more guidance and tips. 

Search Zotero's Forums tab to find answers to common questions, or to submit a "New Discussion".

For more options and answers to common problems, go to our Ask & Services Page.