Official documentation
Word Processor Plugin Shortcuts
Zotero Documentation, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Zotero's official support page on assigning keyboard shortcuts to the commands in its word processor plugin, such as add citation and edit citation, in Word and other programs.
- How much weight it carries
- Official documentation from the developers of Zotero. The steps we read are for Word for Windows, and the menu names differ between programs and versions, so check the steps for your own program on the same page.
Facts taken from this source
- Zotero says most word processors let you assign keyboard shortcuts to the commands in its word processor toolbar, such as add citation and edit citation, and that the steps depend on the program.
“In most word processors it is possible to assign keyboard shortcuts to the various functions of the Zotero word processor plugin toolbar (i.e. add citation, edit citation etc.).” (Opening paragraph)
- Zotero's steps for Word for Windows use Ctrl+Alt+A as the example shortcut for adding a new citation.
“when assigning a combination to add a new Zotero citation, press ctrl-alt-A” (Word for Windows)