Microsoft Word provides a downloadable template for APA Papers.
When you open this template, you will find that much of the work of formatting an APA paper has been done for you. In particular:
• The default font is Times New Roman.
• The default font size is 12 pt.
• The entire document is double spaced, including the title page and the references.
• The first line of each paragraph is indented by default.
• The references are formatted with hanging indents.
• The margins are set to one inch on all sides.
• The headings are formatted correctly for APA style.
• The pages are numbered in the upper right hand corner.
• The running head is correctly configured.
• The running head on the title page is preceded by "Running Head:"