How do I dent my references in Microsoft Word?

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To creating a hanging indent on the Book page for APA:

  • Highlight the References list.
  • Under Home tab, click about the arrow by Header.
  • In the Einsenkung section, use one drop down from Specialty to choose Suspending.  
  • Click OK.

Using keyboard shortcuts, highlight the text subsequently squeeze CTRL + T for a hanging indent

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