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APA format - quick and easy with Microsoft Word

APA Format: Using Microsoft Word, clear instructions, practical tips, and examples are provided to raise your academic writing to a professional level.

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The APA paragraph style in Word is easily created. Reuse to save time.

Using an APA paragraph style in Word can save you so much time. Set up once and then format your paragraphs with one click. Such a timesaver!

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Your level 3 heading in APA format can be easily created in Word

Create a level 3 heading in APA format quickly. Set up a style in Word once and then reuse to save you time and effort.

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Level 2 heading in APA format can be created quickly in Microsoft Word

Create your Level 2 Heading APA format using Microsoft Word styles. Create a style for a Level 2 Heading and then reuse to save you so much time!

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Level 1 heading in APA format created quickly using Microsoft Word!

Create your Level 1 Heading APA format using Microsoft Word styles. Create the style, and then reuse it whenever required. You will save so much time!

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What Makes a Good Abstract

what makes a good abstract

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Title case rules are clear

Use these title case rules to write your titles and headings.

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Paper in APA Format (7th Edition): Layout and Text Rules

Quick summary of rules for a paper in APA format, including margins, page numbers, title page, abstract, headings, paragraphs, quotations, and footnotes.

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The running head in APA format is easily created in Word. See how!

Create the running head in APA format in the Word header by following the screenshots. Your running head will then be styled in the APA format.

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Margins in APA format are specific. Check and reset if necessary

Margins in APA format for your academic paper are usually set by default in Word. Check that they are. See how to correct if they are not or change for binding.

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Write headings in APA format using Word

Create your headings in APA format quickly by following the Word settings given.

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Page number in APA format

A page number in APA format is easily handled in Word. Find the correct APA page number format for the running head and citations.

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Cite a Book in APA Format: Manual Steps, Quiz & Free Citation Tool

How to cite a book in APA format, with manual steps, common mistakes, quiz, FAQs, and access to Zotero, a free citation generator.

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How to cite a journal article in APA format

See how to cite a journal article in APA format manually or with Zotero, with clear steps, examples, and tips to ensure accurate citations.

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How to Cite Sources in APA Format

Learn how to cite sources in APA format, including in-text citations and reference lists. Includes examples, tools, and links to detailed citation pages.

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