Zotero 5.0.43 doesn't work with Word 2011 14.7.2 (Mac OS 10.10.5)

susanh

Hi

I'm experienced with EndNote but just trialling Zotero to see if it would be better for a new project where I'll be doing a lot of web and factiva searching as well as PubMed. I like the interface and the very easy way of creating records direct from the sources I mention. But I can't get it to insert citations in word. The Zotero toolbar is there in Word and in Zotero I have installed the microsoft word add-in, but when I go to inset citation I get the message 'the style you have selected does not appear to be valid ...'

I also have a query about the whole dropbox issue. I have used Endnote for many years in 3 different locations on three different iMacs. No other users. I have endnote app on each computer and store my libraries in dropbox. I've never had a problem. But it sounds like I can't do the same in Zotero ... right?

dstillman

when I go to inset citation I get the message 'the style you have selected does not appear to be valid ...'

What style have you selected?

I have endnote app on each computer and store my libraries in dropbox. I've never had a problem. But it sounds like I can't do the same in Zotero ... right?

It's actually entirely the same — what you're doing is explicitly discouraged for EndNote as well. In both cases, and in most similar database-backed software, it's very likely to lead to database corruption.

The way to do this is to use Zotero syncing (just as they tell you to use EndNote syncing).

susanh

Thanks
The word problem occurs with all the styles that drop down

dstillman

This happens in a new document? Can you provide a Debug ID from Zotero startup through that error?

susanh

Yes a new document. I'm home from the office now, and I haven't yet installed Zotero here, so I'll do it Monday. Thanks so much

susanh

This is weird. Now insert citation works perfectly, with all the styles! And with a new version of word too!

Thanks for your help anyway