Zotero setup

To use Zotero to format bibliographies and documents in Microsoft Word you need to first install the word plug-in. Prior to doing this you should review the Zotero documentation on Word processor integration.

Once installed you should see the following Zotero toolbar in Word:

1. Select some or all of the references in your Zotero library, Right click and select Create Bibliography from Items

2. Choose the Citation Style and Copy to Clipboard for pasting into a document or email.

3. Paste into the document. 

1. Go to the place in your word document that you would like to insert the parenthetical citation. Select the Add/Edit Citation button on the Zotero or Add-ins toolbar.

2. Select the citation style from the list and click OK.

3. A search box will pop that will allow you to search your Zotero library by author, title, keyword, etc. Search and select the citation you want to add.

4. Once you have made your selection, click on the citation in the search box and it will open up a screen so you can add page numbers. 



 

5. Your formatted parenthetical citation will now appear in your Word document.

1. Go to the place in your word document that you would like to insert the footnote. Select the Add/Edit Citation button on the Zotero or Add-ins toolbar.

2. Select the footnote citation style from the list and click OK.

3. A search box will pop that will allow you to search your Zotero library by author, title, keyword, etc. Search and select the citation you want to add.

4. Once you have made your selection, click on the citation in the search box and it will open up a screen so you can add page numbers. 

5. Your formatted footnote will now appear in your Word document.

1. After inserting citations into your document, go to the Zotero tab or Add-ins tab on a Mac. Choose the Insert Bibliography option.

2. The bibliography will appear at the end of your document. 

 

If you prefer watching video documentation to setup and use ZOTERO use the following link to watch three videos on the Oxy Library/CDLA's Youtube channel: Click Here

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