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Zotero

Learn how to use Zotero to export references, organize sources, and create in-text citations and bibliographies.

Creating a Bibliography with Word and Google Docs

Creating a Bibliography from Zotero Library

It's easy to create a bibliography from your Zotero library.

  1. Select the references or collections you want to include from your Zotero library.
  2. Hold the control key and click to select multiple items. Right-click one of the selected items and choose Create Bibliography.
  3. Choose the bibliographic style you want, and select the output format: Save as RTF or HTML, copy to clipboard or print. (The RTF file is compatible with all word processors.

Insert an In-Text Citation in Word & Google Docs

The word processing plugin adds a Zotero toolbar to either Microsoft Word or Google Docs that allows you to add formatted citations to your document while you write.

  1. In a Word document, click the Zotero tab to see the Zotero menu.
  2. Place your cursor in your document where you want the citation to appear.
  3. To add a citation, click the "Add/Edit Citation" Button on the toolbar. The first time you do this, Zotero will offer you a choice of bibliographic styles.
  4. When the  search bar appears, type an author name or title word to search your library. 
  5. Select the reference you want to cite, then press "Enter". Zotero will add the citation at the location of the cursor.

Create a Bibliography in Word & Google Docs

  1. At the end of your paper in Microsoft Word, select the "Insert Bibliography" button.
  2. Your bibliography will appear, and new citations will be added automatically. Change bibliographic styles with the "Document Preferences" button.