Fact · Dictation for work and study
Zotero's steps for Word for Windows use Ctrl+Alt+A as the example shortcut for adding a new citation.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“when assigning a combination to add a new Zotero citation, press ctrl-alt-A”
Word Processor Plugin Shortcuts, Zotero Documentation, n.d., Word for Windows.
Open the original- What it measures
- Zotero's support page explains how to assign keyboard shortcuts to its Word processor plugin commands. The example is given in the Word for Windows steps.
- What it does not show
- Zotero offers this as an example, not a default setting. Choose a combination that shows as unassigned in Word's keyboard shortcut box, which the same page says avoids conflicts.