1. Inserting Citations in Microsoft Word Using Zotero [0]

thumbnail To insert citations into a Microsoft Word document using Zotero, users must first open both a new Word document and the Zotero standalone program.

1.1. Basic Citation Insertion [0]

  1. To insert a citation, click the Zotero ribbon at the top of the Word document, then select Add/Edit Citation [3].
    1. Since this is the first citation in the document, a Zotero style window will open, asking for the document's reference style preferences [6].
    2. For example, the American Psychological Association 6th edition can be selected, then click OK [8].
  2. A Zotero citation bar will then open, allowing users to search for papers [10].
    1. Users can type in the search bar, and results from their Zotero library will appear in real-time [12].
    2. To add a citation, click on one of the results, or search by name, author, or year [14].
    3. To add multiple citations, press the spacebar and search for additional papers [16].
  3. To insert the selected citation(s) into the text, click the Insert Citation button [17].
    1. The citation will then appear in the document [18].
    2. To edit an existing citation, such as removing one, click the Add/Edit Citation button again and delete as needed [19].

2. Alternative Citation Insertion Methods [20]

thumbnail Zotero offers alternative methods for inserting citations, including a Classic View for easier searching and an option for inserting multiple sources simultaneously.

2.1. Using the Classic View [20]

  1. Citations can also be inserted by clicking the Zotero logo with the small arrow [20].
    1. This allows users to change the view to the Classic View, which may provide an easier way to find the desired citation [21].
    2. In the Classic View, users click on the paper they want to insert, then click OK, and the citation will be inserted [23].
  2. To insert multiple citations through the Classic View, click the Multiple Sources option [24].
    1. This button opens a new side window where users can find citations using the search bar [25].
    2. Select a citation and use the arrow to move it across, then click OK to insert the citations into the document [25].