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Step-by-step guide to checking your APA 7th Edition compliance
Open Microsoft Word on your computer
Go to Insert > Get Add-ins
Search for 'Academic Formats'
Click Add to install the add-in
Alternatively, visit Microsoft AppSource and install directly from there.
Open your Word document and click on 'Academic Formats' in the Home ribbon tab.
The add-in will analyze your entire document across all APA 7th Edition requirements.
See a comprehensive breakdown by section: Basic Setup, Title Page, Abstract, and References.
Follow the detailed guidance for each issue. The add-in explains exactly what's wrong and how to fix it.
Run the compliance check regularly as you write, not just before submission.
Fix Basic Setup issues first, as they affect the entire document.
For references, ensure each entry has the 0.5-inch hanging indent for proper detection.
Review the detailed explanations for each issue - they help you learn APA formatting.
Keep your Word document properly structured with clear section breaks.