FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How can I install the provided .csl style in Zotero?
Option 1: Double click on the file. Zotero should automatically recognise and install the .csl file.
Option 2:In Zotero, go to "Edit" > "Preferences" > "Cite" > "Styles". Click on the "+" and select the .csl file.
A detailed guide on how to install a style is also available.
For other programs, please consult the documentation of the respective provider.
Will I receive updates when I have purchased a style?
Sure. It is important to me that your references are correct. Just send me a short email stating your name, the style and when you bought it.
Is the payment secure?
Yes, payment in our shop is secure. We use Stripe and PayPal, two of the world's most reputable payment providers, to process your transactions. Both companies use state-of-the-art security technologies to protect your data and prevent fraud.
I have found an error in the style. How can I report it?
Please first check once again whether the metadata in your reference program is entered correctly. In most cases there is an error with the data entry and not with the style itself. If the error still exists, please contact me Contact preferably with the following information: Name of the style, screenshot of Word and screenshot of the metadata in Zotero/Mendeley etc.
There is a new version of the guidelines. Can I report this to you?
Yes, please! Unfortunately, I am dependent on you students to inform me when there are new guidelines, as these are often only accessible via the intranet. In such cases I would be grateful if you could send me an email to citationstyler@gmail.com Normally, I then have a new style, if necessary, available within a day.
The footnote numbering is not superscript. How can I change this?
The footnotes are directly managed by Word/LibreOffice etc. for such styles. Please seek program-specific help, as this has nothing to do with the citation style.
I haven't found the style I need on your site. Can you provide me with a new style?
Sure. I would be happy to see if I can add another style to the range. Please fill out the following form: made-to-measure citation style
Why do you recommend Zotero and not other reference managers?
Zotero is a very sophisticated piece of software with excellent support and a very helpful community. All common platforms and software are supported. Very advanced features are available that no other software has. Zotero has now set itself apart from the competition and is also free of charge. Furthermore Zotero has the CSL language and library, which allows citation styles like the ones I offer here.
Wich programs support your .csl styles?
Zotero, Mendeley, Papers, RefMan and many more. See https://citationstyles.org/
However, there is a caveat with ‘Mendeley’. See the FAQ entry a little further down about Mendeley.
Do your .csl styles work with Mac, Windows and Linux?
It depends on the software you use. Zotero is available for Linux, Mac and Windows.
How can I enter the "cf." in a quotation?
With the Zotero Word Processor plugin, this is very easy using the prefix field. See here: https://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_usage
Do your styles work with "Mendeley"?
Generally, yes, as Mendeley also uses the CSL style library. In 2020, however, Elsevier has released a new version, the so-called Mendeley Reference Manager+Mendeley Cite. However, this cannot yet install/use custom styles or footnote styles. I therefore recommend either using "Mendeley Desktop" (the older version) or switching directly to Zotero. Zotero is much more intuitive to use and has much better support. See this guide to migrate your library to try Zotero directly: https://www.zotero.org/support/kb/mendeley_import
Do the styles work with Citavi or EndNote?
No. CSL citation styles neither work with EndNote nor Citavi.
Where can I read reviews/ratings from other customers?
Some customers have already left reviews here on TrustPilot and Google Maps .
If you have the time and inclination, I would be very grateful if you could also share your opinion. This will not only help me to improve my products and service, but also other academics in their purchasing decisions. Thanks in advance!
I bought the wrong style. Can I request a refund?
Since I have no mechanism to take back the delivered product with a digital download product, my citation styles are excluded from returns. See my return policy.
Meine Bibliographie ist auf einmal nicht mehr korrekt formatiert. Hilfe!
The formatting of the bibliography (i.e. justification, indentation, spacing etc.) is managed by Word itself, not by the citation style. Word uses the so-called ‘formatting styles’ for this purpose (e.g. Heading, Normal, Title etc.). Sometimes it can happen that everything gets out of place. The easiest way to undo this is to change the citation style once (e.g. APA or IEEE) and then switch back to the desired style. This will more or less reset the formatting stzle and usually helps.
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