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-  * Need more than one Zotero library?  You can use the Preferences–>Advanced Settings->Storage Location setting to switch between multiple Zotero libraries, including a local Zotero library (on your computer) and a [[zotero over a network|network Zotero library]]. Using multiple Firefox profiles is also a viable option. 
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   * When you have selected an item in the middle column, you can highlight all collections that contain this item by holding down the "Option" key on Mac OS X, the "Control" key on Windows, or the "Alt" key on Linux.   * When you have selected an item in the middle column, you can highlight all collections that contain this item by holding down the "Option" key on Mac OS X, the "Control" key on Windows, or the "Alt" key on Linux.
  
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   * To see the number of items in the selected library or collection, click an item in the middle column and use the //Select All// shortcut (Command-A on Mac OS X or Control-A on Windows and Linux). A count will appear in the right column (attachments are included in the count when visible, i.e. when the parent item is expanded).   * To see the number of items in the selected library or collection, click an item in the middle column and use the //Select All// shortcut (Command-A on Mac OS X or Control-A on Windows and Linux). A count will appear in the right column (attachments are included in the count when visible, i.e. when the parent item is expanded).
  
-  * Can't adjust the size of the Zotero pane downwards? The [[quick_start_guide#tags_and_the_tag_selector_box|tag selector]] probably is in the way (it has a minimum height). Close it by clicking the show/hide tag selector button ({{tagselector.gif?nolink&nocache}} ) and try to resize again.+  * Are you unable to adjust the size of the Zotero pane downwards beyond a certain point? Close the [[collections_and_tags#tags|tag selector]] (e.g. by dragging the splitter above the tag selector down), as it has a minimum height. 
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 +  * You can convert the contents of the //title// and //publisher// fields to either sentence or title case by right-clicking the field and using the Transform Text menu.
  
-  * You can convert the contents of the //title// and //publisher// fields to either lower or title case by right-clicking the field and using the Transform Text menu.+  * The date fields will automatically convert "yesterday", "today", and "tomorrow" into the respective dates
  
-  * Holding the Shift button while dragging and dropping an item into a text document will insert a citation, rather than the usual full reference.+  * When using [[creating_bibliographies#quick_copy|Quick Copy]], holding the "Shift" key while dragging and dropping items into a text document will insert citations instead of full references.
  
-  * Zotero supports the standard Firefox shortcut keys for tab/window opening: Ctrl/Cmd-click for a new tab behind, Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-click for a new tab in front, and Shift-click for a new window.+  * You can click the //DOI// and //URL// field labels to open the field link.
  
-  * You can use and sync image in your notes in Zotero 2.0 by following these steps: 1. Save your image as an item attachment in Zotero. 2. Double-click on the attachment from within Zotero. The image will show up in your browser window. 3. Open the note you are editing. 4. Click on the image in the main browser window and drag it to the appropriate place in your note. 5. That's all! The image should now display properly and sync between computers. +  * Manually adding authors to a Zotero item? You can use Shift+Enter after typing each name as a faster alternative to clicking the "+" button.
  
-  * Manually adding a number of authors to a Zotero item?  You can use Shift+Enter after typing each name as a faster alternative to clicking the "+" button.+  * Need more than one Zotero library? You can use [[kb:multiple_profiles|multiple profiles]] to keep your libraries separated. You can also maintain separate libraries within a single profile using [[groups|Zotero Groups]].
  
-  * There are a number of hidden preferences which can be enabled through Firefox's about:config page. For more on what they are and how to enable them, see the [[hidden_prefs|hidden prefs]] page.+  * You can convert URL addresses in the bibliography to working hyperlinks using the AutoFormat function in Microsoft Word or LibreOffice. Follow these steps: 
 +    - Click the Remove Field Codes button in the Zotero menu. This converts Zotero citations to plain text and disconnects your document from Zotero, so you should save a new copy of your document and use this function on only the final version. 
 +    - Select your bibliography (or all of the text in the document, if desired) and apply the Word/LibreOffice AutoFormat (the keyboard shortcut is Ctrl/Cmd-Alt/Option-K in Word).
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