Answered By: Kathryn Park Last Updated: Dec 02, 2023 Views: 778245
Answered By: Kathryn Park
Last Updated: Dec 02, 2023 Views: 778245
APA
APA requires that any quotation over 40 words be started on a new line, indented .5 inches from the margin, double spaced without quotation marks, essentially a block quote. Here's how:
- Hit enter before the first word of the quote, and after the last word of the quote
- Highlight the text
- Right click and select paragraph
- Under indentation change left to .5"
- Under Line Spacing use the pull down menu to select Double.
MLA
MLA requires that any quotation over 4 lines (or 3 lines of verse) be started on a new line, indented 1/2 inch from the margin, double spaced without quotation marks, essentially a block quote. Here's how:
- Hit enter before the first word of the quote, and after the last word of the quote
- Highlight the text
- Right click and select paragraph
- Under indent change left to .5"
- Under Line Spacing use the pull down menu to select Double.
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If that isn't available, highlight the paragraph you want to "unblock" and right-click. Select the Paragraph menu from the list of options.
Under the Indentation area, change the number in the Left: box to 0". The Special menu should say none.
Essentially, you are just reversing the steps listed in the first question.
If you just want the first line to be indented, put your cursor in front of the first word and hit the tab key.
COMLibrarian response: According to MLA, only the left side is indented 1". There is not indentation on the right, even though it may be more attractive. Be sure to check with your instructor before handing in your paper to make sure they are ok with that.
COMLibrarian response: The block quote should be double spaced for both APA and MLA styles.
Thank you!
This still works in Microsoft Word 2013 as well as Office 365. What version are you using?
You could try using the indent icon on the ribbon. By default it only indents .05", so you'll need to indent twice.
You'll also still need to hit enter before and after the text to the indent so the formatting is not applied to anything else.
For some APA examples go here: http://libguides.com.edu/content.php?pid=88945&sid=3210600
For MLA examples go here: http://libguides.com.edu/content.php?pid=701385&sid=5819202
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/03/ ----->
Long quotations
Other than that, extremely helpful and thank you very much!