Zotero citation management: Use with Word & Google Docs

• 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", "Add-ins" or a whistle icon (on a Mac).

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

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

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. Select Edit >> Preferences
2. In popup Window select Cite
3. Select the Word Processor tab
4. Check the "Classic Add Citation Dialog" option.

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