How to use Zotero in Google Docs?

Learn to use Zotero in Google Docs. To use Zotero in Google Docs : Install the Zotero Connector>Create a Zotero account>Install the Zotero software>Collect sources>Organize sources>Add citations.

How to use Zotero in Google Docs?
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To use Zotero in Google Docs, follow these steps:

  1. Install the Zotero Connector: The Zotero Connector is a browser extension that allows you to add sources to your Zotero library while browsing the web. To install the Zotero Connector, go to the Zotero website and click on the "Download" button. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Connector for your web browser.
  2. Create a Zotero account: To use Zotero, you need to create an account. Go to the Zotero website and click on the "Register" button. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your account.
  3. Install the Zotero software: After creating your Zotero account, you need to install the Zotero software on your computer. Go to the Zotero website and click on the "Download" button. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Zotero.
  4. Collect sources: Use the Zotero Connector to collect sources from the web. When you find a source you want to add to your Zotero library, click on the Zotero Connector icon in your browser. You can also add sources manually by clicking on the "New Item" button in the Zotero software and entering the source information.
  5. Organize sources: Use the Zotero software to organize your sources into collections and add notes and tags to help you keep track of your research.
  6. Add citations: When you're ready to add citations to your Google Docs document, click on the "Add-ons" menu and select "Zotero."