“Zotero 7.0 on Mac isn’t displaying title — how can I fix this?”

Ruling-9999 · 2025-05-12T08:09:54+00:00

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dstillman · 2025-05-12T08:10:34+00:00

Disable whatever plugin is responsible.

Ruling-9999 · 2025-05-12T08:35:14+00:00

I still can't resolve this issue

Ruling-9999 · 2025-05-12T08:47:27+00:00

I remember I accidentally deleted the view group, and then the title disappeared.
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dstillman · 2025-05-12T13:43:02+00:00

Again, this is caused by a plugin. (Zotero doesn't have "View Groups".) Restart in Troubleshooting Mode (Help → "Restart in Troubleshooting Mode…”), which temporarily disables all plugins. Assuming that fixes it, you'll need to identify the plugin that's causing it and then report the problem to the plugin's developer.

Ruling-9999 · 2025-05-13T00:59:27+00:00

I have already restarted in Troubleshooting Mode (Help → “Restart in Troubleshooting Mode…”), but the issue with the title not displaying still persists.

dstillman · 2025-05-13T02:48:33+00:00

OK, that means a plugin caused invalid column data to be saved. Go to your Zotero profile folder, delete treePrefs.json, and restart Zotero.

dstillman · 2025-05-13T03:39:57+00:00

@Ruling-9999: And, actually, before you delete it, can you send a copy of that file to support@zotero.org with a link to this thread?

Ruling-9999 · 2025-05-13T08:16:05+00:00

I can’t find the treePrefs.json
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dstillman · 2025-05-13T13:39:57+00:00

That's your Zotero data directory. I linked to instructions for finding the Zotero profile folder.

AbeJellinek · 2025-05-13T13:40:35+00:00

You're searching in your data directory, not your profile directory.

Ruling-9999 · 2025-05-14T01:53:57+00:00

Thank you, I have resolved the issue and have sent the treePrefs.json  file to  support@zotero.org. Thank you again for your assistance!