It’s easy to create a bibliography from your Zotero library.

• Select the references or collections you want to include.
• Hold the control key and click to select multiple items. Right-click one of the selected items and choose Create Bibliography.
• Choose the bibliographic style you want, and select the output format: Save as RTF or HTML, copy to clipboard or print. (The RTF file format is compatible with all word processors.)

Or you can drag and drop references from Zotero into your document and they will turn into fully formatted citations. This works with any word processor including Google Docs. Change the default style under Preferences on the “gear” menu.

The word processing plugin adds a Zotero toolbar to either Microsoft Word or Google Docs that allows you to add formatted citations to your document while you write.

To add a citation, select "Add/Edit citation" on the toolbar. Select the reference you want to cite and click OK. Zotero will add the citation at your cursor.

At the end of your paper, “Insert Bibliography." Your bibliography will appear, and new citations will be added automatically. Change bibliographic styles under "Document Preferences."