When writing a paper in APA format, what is the proper font and spacing to use?

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When writing a paper in APA format (7th edition), the proper font and spacing guidelines are:

Font

  • Use a legible, accessible font throughout your paper. Some recommended options include:
    • Times New Roman (12-point font)
    • Arial (11-point font)
    • Georgia (11-point font)
    • Calibri (11-point font)
    • Lucida Sans Unicode (10-point font)

Spacing

  • Use double-spacing throughout the entire paper. This includes the title page, abstract, main text, references, footnotes, and any appendices.
  • There should be no extra spaces before or after paragraphs or headings.

Additional Formatting Notes

  • Margins should be 1 inch on all sides.
  • Use a left-aligned text format (do not justify the text).
  • Indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inches (use the tab key or paragraph settings).
  • Include a page number in the top-right corner of each page.

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  • Last Updated Jan 06, 2025
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