Zotero is compatible with Windows and Mac
To download the software visit Zotero's website and choose the option that matches your operating system
Open the .dmg you downloaded and drag Zotero to the Applications folder.
You can then run Zotero from Spotlight, Launchpad, or the Applications folder and add it to your Dock like any other program.
After installing Zotero, you can eject and delete the .dmg file.
32- and 64-bit options.
Zotero Connector allows you to save citations and associated PDFs while browsing online or searching library databases, PubMed, or Google Scholar.
Along with installing the desktop software, you will want to also install or enable Zotero Connector on your preferred web browser(s). The program should prompt you to install the extension that is appropriate for the browser you used to originally download Zotero. However, if you use multiple browsers, such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefix, or if you will be using multiple computers be sure to install the plugin on all relevant browsers.
The the plugin for Microsoft Word is bundled with Zotero, which means that when you download Zotero it should also install a plugin on you MS Word program.
When you open Word it should appear as a tab on your toolbar, as show in the image below.
***If the plugin is not installed on Word, visit this support page from Zotero.
If you have a Zotero Connector installed on your browser it will also install Zotero menu to the Google Docs interface, as shown in the image below.
Also, there is a one-click citing button, as shown in the image below.
NOTE: There are limitations regarding sharing Google Docs while using Zotero. Please read this help guide.
***If the plugin is not working try troubleshooting here.
Zotero should run periodic checks and update itself.
However, you can also check for updates manually by going to Help > Check for Updates
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