====== Styles ====== === What is a style? === A style describes is the layout and formatting of the output from Zotero. Styles can be selected through the [[preferences/styles|Style Manager]] in Zotero's [[preferences|Preferences]]. Zotero uses the open [[http://citationstyles.org/|Citation Style Language]] (CSL) format for configuring the citation formatting. CSL is independent of any particular application, document format, or programming language. === Which style should I use? === There are over 1250 styles already in the [[/styles|Zotero Style Repository]]. If you are writing for a specific journal, their style may already be supported. If not, you can [[requesting_styles|request a new style]]. If you are writing a report or assignment, your supervisor or institution may specify a style. If not, chose the style [[kb/style_standards|specified by a professional association]] in your field. If you use Zotero with the [[word_processor_integration|word processor plugin]], the style can easily be changed at any time. ====== FAQ ====== These pages should answer most common questions about Zotero Styles: {{topic>csl_faq&nouser&nodate}} ==== Further questions ==== If your question is not answered above, try [[getting_help|these steps to getting help]], Search through Zotero's forums ---- Or post your question at the [[/forum/11/|Zotero Styles Forum]].