How do I set up APA formatting in Word?

Basics of formatting an APA paper in Word include:

Font

Make sure the Home tab is selected. In the Font Group, select one of the recommended fonts: 12 pt. Times New Roman, 11 pt. Calibri, or 11 pt. Arial. 

Line Spacing

In the Home tab, look for the Paragraph group, and click on the bottom right hand arrow. 

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In the Spacing section, change the Line Spacing to Double and be sure to set the before and after spacing to 0pt. Click in the box next to Don't add space between paragraphs. Click OK.

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Page Numbers

Go to the top of the ribbon and click on Insert.  Then click on Page Number and select Top of Page.

Select the third option, which places the page numbers in the upper right corner.

See the APA Citation Guide for more information on APA format.