Unable to type the Euro symbol in Microsoft Word (conflict with Zotero shortcut)

Devin Roza

I am using Zotero Standalone 4.0.26.4, and I have the Word add-in installed (tried reinstalling it to make sure it was the latest).

When I type Ctrl-Alt-E, I should see a Euro symbol appear. This is a pretty universal keyboard key (it even appears on most keyboards, at least those sold in Europe).

However, with the current version I am instead getting a Zotero pop-up which says "You must insert a citation before performing this action." I imagine it is now the shortcut to edit a citation.

How can I edit this keyboard shortcut? It would probably be good to find a different shortcut that doesn't conflict with the Euro symbol.

zuphilip

I am always using Alt Gr + E for the Euro symbol and this seems to be non-conflicting with Zotero in Word.

adamsmith

Is this on a Mac? I don't think Zotero has default keyboard shortcuts on Word for Windows. In any case here's how to change them:
https://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_shortcuts

dstillman

If it's a Mac, that's not the system way to insert a Euro symbol (but Ctrl-Alt-E sounds like a Word for Windows shortcut, not a Mac one).

Rintze

Seems to be a common Windows shortcut:

http://www.eurosymbol.eu/keyboard
http://windowsitpro.com/networking/how-do-i-type-euro-symbol