Headers

APA headers are included on an as-needed basis but are not always required. Below is the formatting for the different levels of APA headers. For more specific header questions, visit the APA Style page on Headings. 

Level 1

Title (Bold, Center-aligned)

Text begins as a new paragraph below

Level 2

Bold, Left-aligned 

Text begins as a new paragraph below

Level 3

Bold italic, Left-aligned 

Text begins as a new paragraph below

Level 4

Identened, left-aligned, bold, ending with period. Text begins here.

Level 5

Indented, left-aligned, bold italic, ending with period. Text begins here.