If all else fails, you can click Manual Entry after selecting Create Parent Item and manually enter metadata for the item. If it can't, it will leave the PDF as a standalone attachment, allowing you to add a parent item another way - either by saving an item from the web and dragging the PDF on top of it or by right-clicking on the PDF, choosing Create Parent Item, and entering an identifier such as a DOI or ISBN. If Zotero can find a match for the PDF, it will create a full Zotero item with the available data and attach the PDF. ![]() (You can disable these automatic functions in the General pane of Zotero preferences.) By default, Zotero will automatically retrieve metadata for each PDF, create an appropriate parent item, and rename the associated file based on the metadata. To use this feature, simply drag your existing PDFs into your Zotero library or use the “Store Copy of File” or “Link to File” options from the add new item menu (green plus sign). ![]() Zotero makes it easy to import these PDFs and retrieve full bibliographic metadata (for searching, citing, indexing, and organizing), taking much of the pain out of switching. Many researchers already have a large collection of PDFs that they've previously organized manually. ![]() Users new to Zotero may find the prospect of importing all their data somewhat daunting.
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