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====== Troubleshooting Issues with Zotero Translators ======= | ====== Troubleshooting Issues with Zotero Translators ======= |
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When you're unable to save high-quality metadata from a particular webpage, most likely either the page isn't supported by an existing [[translators|Zotero translator]] or the page layout recently changed, breaking Zotero's ability to recognize data. If the problem occurs across multiple sites, there may be a problem with your installation. | When you're unable to save high-quality metadata from a particular website, most likely either the page isn't supported by an existing [[translators|Zotero translator]] or the page layout recently changed, breaking Zotero's ability to recognize data. On some sites, most notably Google Scholar, you may also be running into [[kb:site access limits]]. |
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If you're having trouble saving, try these steps: | If the problem occurs across multiple sites, there may be a problem with your installation, and you should try these steps: |
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- If you don't see a "Save to Zotero" button in your browser toolbar at all, **make sure you've installed the Zotero Connector** in your browser. The Zotero Connector should be listed in the browser's Extensions pane. You can install the appropriate Zotero Connector from the [[/download/|Zotero download page]]. | - If you don't see a "Save to Zotero" button in your browser toolbar at all, **make sure you've installed the Zotero Connector** in your browser. The Zotero Connector should be listed in the browser's Extensions pane. You can install the appropriate Zotero Connector from the [[/download/|Zotero download page]]. If the extension is installed but not visible, you may need to [[kb:no_toolbar_button|pin it to your toolbar]]. |
- If you [[kb:page_not_recognized|only see a gray webpage icon]], **make sure you're looking at a supported site**. If you're not sure, try a New York Times article or an Amazon product page. | - If you [[kb:page_not_recognized|only see a gray webpage icon]], **make sure you're looking at a supported site**. If you're not sure, try a New York Times article or an Amazon product page. |
- If you're looking at a supported site, **try reloading the page** and **make sure the page has fully loaded**. Pressing your browser's stop button or pressing Esc on your keyboard can help if something on the page has stalled. | - If you're looking at a supported site, **try reloading the page** and **make sure the page has fully loaded**. Pressing your browser's stop button or pressing Esc on your keyboard can help if something on the page has stalled. |
* A **[[debug_output#zotero_connectors_firefox_chrome_and_safari|Debug ID]]** from the Zotero Connector for a save attempt or, if you're only getting a webpage icon, for loading the page. | * A **[[debug_output#zotero_connectors_firefox_chrome_and_safari|Debug ID]]** from the Zotero Connector for a save attempt or, if you're only getting a webpage icon, for loading the page. |
* What it says in the popup when you try to save (e.g., "Saving to My Library" or "Saving to zotero.org") | * What it says in the popup when you try to save (e.g., "Saving to My Library" or "Saving to zotero.org") |
* The **name of the translator** from step 8, if applicable | * The **name of the translator** from step 10, if applicable |
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