To start using Zotero, follow these steps:
1. Quit/Close Microsoft Word (if it's open)
2. Go to www.zotero.org and click the red button
4. Download Zotero for Mac or Windows (won't install on a Chromebook)
5. Install the Connector for Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
6. Register for your online account at www.zotero.org by clicking the blue "register" button in the top right corner
7. Start Zotero on your desktop
8. Link your online account: Mac: Zotero -- Preferences -- Sync PC: Edit -- Preferences -- Sync
9. Open Microsoft Word or Google Docs and check for the Zotero tab - this should have installed automatically (If it didn't, you can go to Zotero -- Preferences -- Cite -- Word Processors -- Install Microsoft Word Add-in)
(Adapted from the University of Washington)
* Zotero Quick Start Guide
* Click here for a full list of Zotero Help documents!
More tips:
Zotero is compatible with all operating systems including Windows, Mac and Linux - See system requirement information.
Zotero creates bibliographies from your citation Library in a variety of ways!
* Word processor integration plug-ins (available for Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs) create a dynamic bibliography!
* The word processor plug-ins are bundled with Zotero and should be installed automatically for each supported word processor on your computer when you first start Zotero.
* Insert a new in-text citation in your manuscript, and the bibliography will be automatically updated to include the cited item.
* Correct the title of an item in your Zotero library and with a click of a button the change will be incorporated in your documents.