You want to add academic citations to a Word document without switching between tabs or retyping references. Copilot in Word can pull citation data from Zotero when both tools are connected through Microsoft Graph and the Zotero Connector. This article explains how to set up the integration and use Copilot commands to insert formatted citations directly into your text.
Zotero stores your references in a local library, and Copilot reads that data only after you install the Zotero Connector for Microsoft 365 and grant permission in the Copilot settings. Without these prerequisites, Copilot cannot access your Zotero entries. The steps below cover the full workflow from enabling the connector to inserting a citation with a Copilot prompt.
After reading this article you will be able to configure the Zotero Connector, write effective Copilot prompts for citations, and edit the output to match your style guide. You will also learn what to do when Copilot returns a generic response instead of a real reference.