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How do I create a hanging indent for my references in Microsoft Word? (APA)

To create a hanging indent with MS Word: 

  1. Highlight your reference list 

  1. In the Home tab, under ‘Paragraph’, click on the small arrow at the bottom right of the box 

  1. Under Special (middle right section). Change the drop-down option to ‘Hanging’. Click ‘OK’ 



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