Keyboard Shortcuts for Word 2018 (Mac)

jboek
I want to use keyboard shortcuts (e.g., to insert a citation) using Word 2018 on my Apple computer. I've tried many different options, but nothing is working. Any ideas?
  • bwiernik
    Open the Customize Keyboard... menu in Word https://macademic.org/2013/01/19/custom-keyboard-shortcuts-in-microsoft-word-for-mac/

    Then select Macros in the left pane. The macro for citations is ZoteroAddEditCitation. Set your preferred shortcut for that.
  • jboek
    Thanks for the response, bwiernik.

    I've already tried that on numerous occasions. I can get to the macros option, and I see all of the "Zotero..." options, but then I can't do anything. I can't actually specify the keyboard shortcut. Specifically, I can't actually type anything in the "Current keys:" box or the "Press new keyboard shortcut:" box. Any ideas on how to get that to work?
  • bwiernik
    When you place your cursor in the new keys box, then type a key combo (eg, CTRL+Z), what happens?
  • jboek
    Nothing happens at all. It simply won't register anything that I type in the box. :(

    BUT, good news - I just tried to directly use the keys that make the shortcut and that will work.

    Apologies for the bother, but thanks so much for the help! I genuinely appreciate it.
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