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APA Leveled Headings (formatting Titles and Subtitles)

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Format of headings

The following table demonstrates how to format headings in APA Style.

Level

Format

1

Centered, Bold, Title Case Heading

Text begins as a new paragraph.

2

Flush Left, Bold, Title Case Heading

Text begins as a new paragraph.

3

Flush Left, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading

Text begins as a new paragraph.

4

      Indented, Bold, Title Case Heading, Ending With a Period. Text begins on the same line and continues as a regular paragraph.

5

     Indented, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading, Ending With a Period. Text begins on the same line and continues as a regular paragraph.


*Note. In title case, most words are capitalized. Click here to learn more about APA title case capitalization.

APA Style Guide Link

Visit the APA Style Guide Headings page: APA Style Guide - Headings

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