Note that "sync" in Zotero-speak is always referring to syncing with the online library and other devices, so you'll confuse people if you use that to refer to word processor integration.
What's the exact problem that you're experiencing? See Reporting Problems for the two things we always need in order to help. Screenshots would probably help.
Every time I click on add/edit citation button to insert a citation in a word document, a dialogue box comes up with a message; word could not communicate with Zotero. I am connecting with my Zotero library remotely, and I have used with no issues in issues in the past. Any suggesiton, please?
What's the exact problem that you're experiencing? See Reporting Problems for the two things we always need in order to help. Screenshots would probably help.
But in general, for that error:
Windows: https://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_troubleshooting#error_or_non-responsive_plugin_buttons
Mac: https://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_troubleshooting#word_could_not_communicate_with_zotero_please_ensure_that_zotero_is_open_and_try_again