The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to APA 7 Formatting
APA 7th edition is among the most widely used academic standards in social, psychological, and educational sciences. The American Psychological Association released it in 2019 with significant updates.
Margins
APA 7 requires 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all four sides, with an optional 0.5-inch binding margin if required.
Font
Use Times New Roman size 12, Arial size 11, or Calibri size 11 consistently throughout the document.
Spacing
Double spacing is mandatory throughout the text, including the reference list.
Title Page
Includes the paper title, author name, academic institution, journal/course name, instructor name, and due date.
Abstract
A single paragraph not exceeding 250 words, no indent, on a separate page with 'Abstract' as the heading.
Headings
APA 7 uses five levels of headings, each varying in bold, italic, and indentation formatting.
In-text Citations
Use (Author, Year) or (Author, Year, page number) for direct quotes.
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