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Zotero: Word & Google Docs

Using Zotero with Google Docs

When you open Google Docs in a browser that has a Zotero connector installed, you will see a Zotero option added to your menu. 

Interacting with the Zotero functionality for the first time in a document will prompt you to authenticate the plugin with your Google account. Once authenticated you can begin inserting citations from your Zotero libraries.  

To add a citation to your document, you can choose "Add/edit citation" from the menu or click on the Z button in the Google Docs toolbar. You will be prompted to choose your citation style. 

 

Using Zotero with Word

Get the Word Add-In

Installation

  • Open Zotero
  • Go to Edit -- Preferences
  • Click  Cite.
  • Click Word Processors.
  • Click Install Microsoft Word Add-In 

Where is the Zotero menu in Word?

  • On a Mac, in MS Word 2016, the Zotero menu will appear in the toolbar.
  • On a Mac, in MS Word 2011, the Zotero submenu will appear under the Script menu (looks like a squiggle in the menu bar).
  • On a PC, in MS Word, the Zotero menu will appear in the toolbar.