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This step-by-step guide explains how to insert a running head and page numbers according to apa (6th edition) standards using microsoft word.
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Running head: TITLE OF PAPER IN ALL CAPS 1
APA Formatting: RUNNING HEAD
A running head is a short title (50 characters or fewer, including spaces) that appears at the top of every page of your paper. It identifies the pages for the reader in case they are separated. The running head is typed in the HEADER, the 1 inch space at the top of every page above the regular text. This space also includes the page numbers. In APA formatting the running head on the first page includes the words “Running head”.
This STEP-BY-STEP guide will tell you how to insert page numbers & a running head according to current (6th^ edition) APA standards using Microsoft Word.
a. A page number will appear here. (^) 5. Select the DIFFERENT FIRST PAGE box
Notice the cursor between the title and the page number.