How to Format Your Word Processor for APA Style

1. Connect to the Internet.
2. Open the Word 2010 program.
3. Click the 'File' button on the command ribbon. A list of basic commands appears.
4. Click 'New.' A 'New Document' dialog box opens.
5. Type 'APA' in the text box for 'Search Microsoft Office online for a template.' A list of templates appears.
6. Click the preferred template.
7. Click 'Download.' A new document appears with the template for the APA style.
8. Save this document as a template for future use.