

There are exceptions for the title page, section labels, abstract, block quotations, headings, tables and figures, reference list, and appendices.Do not use the space bar to create indentation. Use the tab key or the automatic paragraph-formatting function of your word-processing program to achieve the indentation (the default setting is likely already 0.5 in.). Indent the first line of each paragraph of text 0.5 in.However, it is acceptable if your word-processing program automatically inserts breaks in long hyperlinks (such as in a DOI or URL in a reference list entry). Do not insert hyphens (manual breaks) in words at the end of line.
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Do not use full justification for student papers.Leave the right margin uneven, or “ragged.” Align the text of an APA Style paper to the left margin.There are exceptions for the title page, tables, figures, footnotes, and displayed equations.Do not add extra space before or after paragraphs. Line Spacing: In general, double-space all parts of an APA Style paper, including the abstract, text, block quotations, table and figure numbers, titles, and notes, and reference list (including between and within entries).

