Word processor plugins allow you to insert citations and bibliographies directly into your documents. Shortcut to make caps lowercase. Installing them is optional but highly recommended. If you're using Zotero Standalone, you don't need to install Word toolbars; they are included with Zotero Standalone. But Standalone also provide path to install Word Processor Plugins: go to Setting--Preferences--Cite--Install. If you are not using Zotero Standalone, here is the instruction to install Word Processor Plugins. Choose the most recent version of the plugins if you're installing Zotero for the first time.

Save references to Zotero from your web browser. Jump to Word processor plugins - Zotero has developed plugins that allow you to interface. As well as Microsoft Word for both Windows and Mac.

Word for Windows users: • Close Word. • Click the link labeled ' Install the Word for Windows Plugin.' • When you see the message ' Firefox prevented this site from asking you to install software on your computer,' click Allow.

• Click Install Now, then restart Firefox when prompted.