This document provides a user guide for installing and using the Zotero research manager. It outlines the system requirements and steps to download the latest version of the supported browsers (Chrome version 55 or higher, Firefox version 52 or higher). It then explains how to download and install Zotero, and install the appropriate browser connector. Additional steps include installing the Microsoft Word plug-in, optionally registering for a Zotero account, customizing citation styles, and getting started with using Zotero to collect and organize research sources.
This document provides a user guide for installing and using the Zotero research manager. It outlines the system requirements and steps to download the latest version of the supported browsers (Chrome version 55 or higher, Firefox version 52 or higher). It then explains how to download and install Zotero, and install the appropriate browser connector. Additional steps include installing the Microsoft Word plug-in, optionally registering for a Zotero account, customizing citation styles, and getting started with using Zotero to collect and organize research sources.
This document provides a user guide for installing and using the Zotero research manager. It outlines the system requirements and steps to download the latest version of the supported browsers (Chrome version 55 or higher, Firefox version 52 or higher). It then explains how to download and install Zotero, and install the appropriate browser connector. Additional steps include installing the Microsoft Word plug-in, optionally registering for a Zotero account, customizing citation styles, and getting started with using Zotero to collect and organize research sources.
This document provides a user guide for installing and using the Zotero research manager. It outlines the system requirements and steps to download the latest version of the supported browsers (Chrome version 55 or higher, Firefox version 52 or higher). It then explains how to download and install Zotero, and install the appropriate browser connector. Additional steps include installing the Microsoft Word plug-in, optionally registering for a Zotero account, customizing citation styles, and getting started with using Zotero to collect and organize research sources.
All supported (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) browsers now use only the Standalone Unified version
Zotero is a free research manager which helps you collect, organize, and manage your sources. This application works with Google Chrome, Firefox, & Safari web browsers, and integrates with word processing programs such as MS Word & Google Docs. Zotero facilitates quick in‐text citing, and one‐click generation of references according to a multitude of styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, & journal‐specific. Minimum operating system requirements for Zotero verison 5.x: o macOS 10.9 or later o Windows XP SP2 or later o Linux Note that this guide will focus on Firefox & Google Chrome. First, save documents & close all programs other than web browser before proceeding o Rationale: In order to finish installation, Zotero may need to reboot your computer. Second, Check Version of Web Browser ‐‐‐ o Rationale: The Zotero Connector which allows downloading information from the browser into Zotero only works with these versions of the browser: o Chrome: Version 55 or higher o Firefox: Version 52 or higher Firefox
Once you have opened Firefox, you need to check that it is version 52 or higher. To do this, go to the menu heading Help, and select "About Firefox" (see screen shot below). If it says you have a lower‐numbered version, Mozilla will automatically download & install the latest version of Firefox.
Google Chrome
Once you have opened Chrome, you need to check that it is version 55 or higher. To do this, go to the upper‐right corner and click on three dots (see screen shot below), highlight Help, and select "About Google Chrome". If it says you have a lower‐numbered version, Google will automatically download & install the latest version of Chrome. Download and Install Zotero Once you have the latest version of your browser, open it, download Zotero and install the program. The download interface automatically recognizes your specific browser and operating system, and provides the appropriate choice.
If you receive a message preventing this site (www.zotero.org) from installing software on your computer, click on the Allow button.
Proceed through the Setup Wizard. When asked about Setup Type (screen below), we recommend choosing Standard. You will be able to customize it later.
Once installed you will be prompted to Reboot your computer (see below). After you click on Finish, your computer will reboot.
Install Zotero Connector for your specific browser
Open your browser & go to the Download page to install the Connector. The download interface automatically recognizes your specific browser and operating system, and provides the appropriate choice. Word Processing Plug‐in This plug‐in allows you to create a bibliography, in‐text citations, and footnotes or end notes from within word processing software.
Note that Zotero version 5.x automatically installs the plug‐in for Microsoft Word.
Open Microsoft Word, and click on the Zotero tab to display tools:
Register to create a Zotero account (optional)
You do not need to register your Zotero account but you may want to do this at a later date as there are a number of advantages including the ability to sync your citations to the Zotero site, allowing you to access them from any computer at any time.
Customize Zotero There are over 6,000 citation styles available for Zotero including many styles based on individual journal titles. Zotero only comes configured with the more popular 15‐20 styles. You may add other styles through either the Zotero Style Repository , or from within Zotero (Edit ‐‐> Preferences ‐‐> Cite menu choice).
