#Using zotero in word software#Ĭlick on the link for the correct operating system and follow standard procedures for installing software on your computer.
Zotero Standalone comes with word processor plug ins, so you will not need to install these. Click the 'Tools' option from the Zotero toolbar at the top left of the screen. Links to install the Chrome and Safari connectors are found just below the Standalone download links.Ĭhrome Connector - A box will appear in the lower right hand corner of the browser asking if you want to continue. In the 'Tools' dropdown menu, select the ' Add -ons' option. This will open a window that has two options: one for Enabling Libre Office and one for enabling Microsoft Word. Click the 'Enable' button for the word processor you are using./span>.
This will save the article, its metadata and pdf (if available to Zotero) in your library. Then click Install when Chrome asks if you want to install. On the top toolbar in Word, a Zotero tab should appear as shown below. Once an article has been added to your library, it can be cited in your documents in Word.Ĭlick on the Zotero tab for more options.
You will now see Zotero capture icons in the address bar just like in Firefox. Safari Connector - Depending on your settings Safari may not automatically open the file. Use Control+ Click and select "Download linked file to." to save the file to your desktop or some other easy to remember location. The Safari capture icon will show up as a little box to the left of the address bar.Zotero offers word processing plugins for Microsoft Word and LibreOffice/OpenOffice/NeoOffice. The Zotero plug-in for Word should download automatically when you install Zotero on your computer. To add a citation, click the first button ("Insert Citation") on the toolbar.Before you add any citations, it's best to set your bibliographic style preferences with the option "Document Preferences.".If you need to reinstall, follow the directions here. Zotero will add the citation at your cursor.Ī red search bar will appear and you can search for the reference you want to cite and hit enter. You can also click the little to change to "Classic View," which will open up your Zotero Library so you can browse and choose manually. At the end of your paper, click the button "Add/edit Bibliography." Your bibliography will appear, and new citations will be added automatically.You can refresh your citations using the "Refresh" button and change bibliographic styles with the "Document Preferences" button. In Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac, the Zotero text menu will be found by clicking on the script menu.#Using zotero in word software download#.