NOTE: for more help using Zotero in Google Docs, see this page.If you click on the Zotero button in Google Docs, it will require you to authenticate your Zotero account with Google.NOTE: there is not currently an option to use Zotero in Google Docs using Safari.
If a PDF is available, the Connector can save it to your library to read later, and it can even. See Troubleshooting Translator Issues for more information.' The only way I was able to make saving an individual citation work was to right click in the web page and select Zotero Connector > Save to Zotero > Save to Zotero (Web Page with Snapshot) even though the Zotero Connector icon in my toolbar appeared to be a journal article.
The Zotero Connector automatically senses content as you browse the web and allows you to save items to Zotero with a single click. NOTE: If Zotero is not listed, follow the steps on this page: Zotero is a free, easy-to-use, open-source tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources.If you see Zotero listed, you are good to go!.Look for the Zotero tab in the blue ribbon.To ensure that Zotero is properly linked:.As long as Microsoft Word is installed on your computer, Zotero will automatically link with it when installing the Zotero desktop software.Install the connector in your web browser įor troubleshooting help, see this page:.Select the connector you prefer (we use Chrome in this example).
Here's how to get started with them: Installing web connectors: Zotero also has plugins available in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Read more about it at the Sync your Library page in this guide.You can increase Zotero's functionality by installing web browser connectors for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Tip: Set up a (free) user accountso you can sync your Zotero library across computers (and you are backed up in case of computer failure!).
Safari Connector: Depending on your settings Safari may not automatically open the file. Each browser has its own version of the Zotero connector, so install the one for the browser you use. The Zotero downloads page should automatically detect what browser youre using and give you a link. Zotero works with Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Edge. You will now see Zotero capture icons in the address bar. Connectors allow your web browser to save citations to your Zotero library. Then click Install when Chrome asks if you want to install. The Cite in Documents page in this guide has instructions for installing and using Zotero's plugin for Word (with a video tutorial) and Google Docs. Chrome Connector: A box will appear in the lower right hand corner of the browser asking if you want to continue.
Want to use Zotero with your word processor? Install Zotero Word Processor plugins, too. Step 2: Install the word processor plugin At the option for "This can read and change site data", change from the default response "On all sites" to "When you click the extension". There is an easy fix: After the Connector is installed, right click on the Connector icon in Chrome (see image below). Tip: We have noticed that the Zotero Connector in Chrome has a conflict with some database links to library content.