Sometimes a paper's details are missing or don't match your own sources. 🐰 You can edit them in your Library, so your records, citations and exports look exactly how you need them.
When you might need this
A paper shows Incomplete data, for example after an import or a Zotero sync.
The title, year or journal doesn't match your source.
A paper has no abstract, or you'd like to use a shorter label for it.
How to edit a paper's details
Open the paper from your Library, or from a search if you’ve saved it to a collection.
Click the ⋮ menu next to the paper's name and choose Edit Fields.
Update any of the fields: Label, Title, Abstract, URL, Year Published or Publication Title.
Click Save.
💡 Edit Fields appears once a paper is saved to a collection. You can then edit it from your Library, or from any search.
Changing your mind
To go back to the original details, open Edit Fields again and switch on Revert, then click Save.
Common questions
Will other people see my changes?
No. Your edits are for your own records only, and aren't shared with anyone else.
Will my changes show up in citations and exports?
What does "Incomplete data" mean?
It means we couldn't match the paper to a record in our database, so it came in without all its details. You can fill them in yourself with Edit Fields.