1. Go to the Zotero website.
2. Register (note your username and password).
3. Download the latest version for your operating system (Windows, MacOS or Linux) following the onscreen instructions.
Tip! Zotero will update automatically as and when the software designers make changes.
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1. Go to Preferences.
2. Select Cite and select the Word Processors tab.
3. Select Install Microsoft Word Add-in (or Install LibreOffice Add-in if you are using Libre).
4. Finally, make sure you tick the checkbox Use classic Add Citation dialog.
5. Next, open up MSWord and check to see that you have Zotero as one of the options on the menu-bar at the top of the page.