Zotero: A Beginner's Guide

Zotero and word processors

  • Zotero works with MS Word, Libre Office, and Google Docs.
  • Zotero does NOT work with Office 365 (Word Online) or with a Chromebook.
  • Zotero in Word may look different depending on operating systems and software versions. Look for "Zotero" on toolbar. Could be in "Add-ins" or a whistle icon (on a Mac).
  • NOTE: If Zotero does not appear on the Word toolbar...
    1. Close Word,
    2. Open Zotero,
    3. In Zotero, go to Settings,
    4. Select Cite,
    5. Scroll down and select Reinstall Word Add-in,
    6. Open Word to see if Zotero is now on the toolbar.

Integrating Zotero into Word

The following video shows how to add in-text citations and a bibliography into a Word document from your Zotero library

Integrating Zotero into Google Docs

Google Docs includes Zotero (Z icon) in its toolbar. The following video shows how to add in-text citations and a bibliography into a Google Doc from your Zotero library. NOTES...

  1. Must have Zotero browser Connector (Chrome or Firefox) installed
  2. Must have a Zotero account
  3. Login to Zotero.org
  4. Login into Google Docs

Cite preferences

The presenter of the above video uses the Classic view when making a selection to cite a reference. "Classic View" is not the default option when you download Zotero, but it is a useful option to set up as your preferences:

In Zotero,

  1. Go to Settings,
  2. Select Cite,
  3. Scroll down,
  4. Check the "Classic Add Citation Dialog" option.

Change the Default Citation Style

The follow video shows  how to change the existing referencey style of your document to another:

Zotero Codes