====== Preferences ======

===== Preferences Window =====

Many of Zotero's features can be customized via the Zotero preferences window. Open the preferences by clicking "Edit -> Preferences" (Windows/Linux) or "Zotero -> Preferences" (Mac). You can also press ''Ctrl/Cmd''-'',''.

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The Preference window is divided into the following panes:

  * **[[preferences:general|General]]**: Adjust appearance, import settings, and other general features.
  * **[[preferences:sync|Sync]]**: Set up data and file syncing.
  * **[[preferences:search|Search]]**: Manage PDF fulltext indexing and see relevant statistics.
  * **[[preferences:export|Export]]**: Set default settings for generating bibliographies and citations.
  * **[[preferences:cite|Cite]]**: Add, remove, edit, and preview citation styles and install word processor plugins.
  * **[[preferences:advanced|Advanced]]**: Zotero data location, library lookup, and other advanced settings.

===== Hidden Preferences =====

In addition to the preferences shown in the Zotero preferences window, Zotero has a number of [[preferences/hidden_preferences|hidden preferences]] that only can be changed by opening the Config Editor under the Advanced pane of Preferences.