How to edit reference formats and save styles in Zotero?

Zotero enables users to modify citation and bibliography formats using its Style Editor and save these customizations for future use. This involves editing existing Citation Style Language (CSL) styles or creating new ones to meet specific formatting requirements. Editing occurs within Zotero's Style Editor, requiring direct manipulation of the underlying CSL XML code according to the CSL schema. Users must possess or develop familiarity with CSL structure and tags. Critical precautions include meticulously validating the modified style before saving using the built-in validator to ensure correct syntax and functionality. Saving a modified style locally will typically overwrite the existing style file unless specifically saved under a new filename; custom styles can also be submitted to the Zotero Style Repository for wider community access. To implement this, open the Style Editor via the Tools menu. Select an existing style as a base for editing or start new. Make the necessary XML modifications within the editor. Validate the style thoroughly using the validation tool to check for errors. Finally, save the modified style either by overwriting the original file or, preferably, using the 'Save As...' option to create a distinct custom style, which will then appear in Zotero's style manager and be available for use in documents.