How to Make a Cover Page in APA Format?

Use a standard 8.5 x 11-inch page

Set 1-inch margins on all sides

Use a readable font such as 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Arial, or 11-point Calibri

Double-space the entire page

Place the page number in the top right corner

Center all cover page text horizontally and vertically

Include the paper title in bold

Use title case for the title

Place the title about 3–4 lines below the top margin

Add your name below the title

Add your institutional affiliation below your name

Add the course number and course name below the affiliation if required

Add the instructor’s name below the course information if required

Add the assignment due date below the instructor’s name if required

Keep all text in black

Do not use extra formatting, images, or decorative elements

Use the title page format required by your instructor or APA 7 guidelines

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