APA Formatting using MS Word 2010+: APA Basics of Paper Format
Sample Pages of a Paper
Sample Pages of a Paper
Formatting Your APA Paper
Below, find some brief information about how to format your paper using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition, including the page numbers for more information. In addition, Purdue's OWL has a very good video. However, if these instructions differ from those provided by your professor, follow your professor's instructions.
Font: 12 pt. Times New Roman (p. 228)
Margins: 1 inch all around (p. 229) with a 1/2-inch indent for a new paragraph (p. 229)
Using Microsoft Word, Page Layout > Margins > Normal
Spacing: Double spaced (pp.171 & 229)
Page numbering: upper right corner (p. 230)
Cover Page: Includes the words "Running head" (which is different from page 2+)
See detailed instructions for Word 2010+
Running head: TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 1
Title
Your Name
School
Page 2 (first page of content)
TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 2
Title
