How to setup a Microsoft Document in APA Style

Everything you need to know to set up a Microsoft Word document in APA Style

Learn the basic steps of setting up a Microsoft Word document in APA Style.

At the conclusion of this course, you will know how to

set your default settings in Microsoft Word for APA Style
set up a proper cover page
set up the header of your paper
set up the body of your paper with proper APA format
set up your reference page in APA Style
These time-saving tips will save you time and help you make a good impression on your instructor with a professional looking paper.

Even if you have little or no experience using Microsoft Word, you will find this video series easy to follow.

Content and Overview

First, you will learn why APA Style matters and go through some of the basic rules of formatting. What is APA Style? And why does it matter? Our first video will explain the why.

Second, we will take you step-by-step through the process of setting up your document in APA Style. Not only that, but we show you how to keep these settings so that every time you sit down to write a paper, everything is already setup. How much time and frustration will that save you each week?

Third, you will learn how to set up your cover page. What goes on the cover page? Where does it go on the page? We will show you.

Fourth, we show you the all-important process to properly set up the header of your paper. More students struggle with this step, but we will show you the key to doing it correctly.

And finally, you will learn how to set up the body of your paper and your reference page.