Easy Tech TutsHow to Format a 7th Edition APA Paper Using Google Docs Easily 2026
By Impran M N
APA 7th edition introduced its own specific rules for title pages, fonts, and headings, and Google Docs can be configured to meet every one of them. This guide walks through the setup, from page margins to the hanging indent on your references list.
01Set standard one-inch margins
Use Page Setup to apply one-inch margins across all four sides of your document.
02Choose an approved 7th edition font
Select an approved font like Times New Roman 12pt or Arial 11pt and apply it across the whole document.
03Set double spacing
Turn on double line spacing and remove any extra paragraph spacing that creeps in.
04Configure page numbers
Set up automated page numbers aligned to the top right, starting from the title page.
05Build the student title page and references
Center and bold the paper title, author name, institutional affiliation, course, instructor, and due date, then format your bibliography with a hanging indent.
Frequently asked questions
What's different about APA 7th edition title pages?
The 7th edition student title page includes the course name, instructor name, and assignment due date in addition to the standard title and author fields.
Does the font requirement change in the 7th edition?
Approved fonts like Times New Roman 12pt or Arial 11pt remain standard choices under the 7th edition guidelines.
How should my references page be formatted?
Use a hanging indent, where each reference's first line is flush left and subsequent lines are indented.
Do headings need special formatting under APA 7?
Yes, establishing proper document header hierarchies for main heading levels is part of complying with 7th edition style.
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