Cannot find Library/Group Containers

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Cannot find Library/Group Containers

I'm trying to manually direct my Word 2016 Startup folder in order to make my Zotero Word plugin appear. The instructions (https://www.zotero.org/support/windows_word_plugin_manual_installation_instructi ons#macword_2016) tell me to direct the Startup folder to something in ~Library/Group Containers/ etc. etc., but I can't find the Group Containers file in my Library folder or ANYWHERE AT ALL. I'm using a mid-2012 Mac running Yosemite 10.10.5. I'd appreciate help either finding my Group Containers folder or figuring out how to get my Zotero plug-in toolbar to appear on my Word 2016.

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Jul 2, 2016 12:17 PM

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Answer 1

theratter

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Jul 2, 2016 12:48 PM in response to mcforelle

You are looking in the wrong Library folder. You want the /Home/Library/ folder that is invisible.

Three Ways to Make the Home/Library Folder Visible

A. This method will make the folder visible permanently. Open the Terminal application in the Utilities folder and paste the following at the command prompt:

chflags nohidden ~/Library

Press RETURN.

B. Click on the Desktop, press the Option (⌥) key, select Library from the Finder's Go menu.

C. Select Go To Folder from the Finder's Go menu. Paste the following in the path field:

~/Library

Click on the Go button.

[Permission to use part or all of the above has been granted by Kappy, exclusively, to theratter.]

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Answer 2

mcforelle Author

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Jul 2, 2016 12:48 PM in response to mcforelle

Ah, yes, that totally worked. Makes me feel very silly, but very very glad that it's sorted out. Thank you!

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