[suggestion] add checkbox as an optional column in Zotero stand alone app

Nathanael82

I use Zotero for reserach papers. I typically compile a bibliography and then begin reading, adding more sources as I find them. I often wish I could add a column alongside title, author, date, etc. that is just a checkbox. That way I could easily keep track of which sources I have read and which I haven't. Would anyone else find this helpful?

bwiernik

You can use Colored Tags to accomplish something like this. Make a “read” tag, then right-click on it in the tag selector and say Assign Color. Then you can add that tag just by typing “1”.

Nathanael82

I just gave that a try and I can't figure out how to get it to work. I only see tags over on the right hand side where you can switch between info, notes, tags, related. I can make a tag in the tag section, but can't select a color. I also don't see an option to make the tags a column along with title, author, date, etc. Have I misunderstood your suggestion?

bwiernik

Right click on the tag in the tag selector that lists all of the tags in your library on the lower left side of the Zotero window.

Nathanael82

Ah! I see now! That's great. Thanks for your help!