Stop Losing Points to APA Formatting Errors
Spending hours formatting references? Unsure if your margins are correct? Worried about losing points for formatting mistakes?
Hours wasted on formatting instead of writing
Constant worry about making costly formatting mistakes
Unclear what APA 7th Edition actually requires
Instant APA 7th Edition Compliance Checking for Microsoft Word
Academic Formats analyzes your Word document against APA 7th Edition standards in seconds. Core features work offline, with optional online services available for premium features.
What's Included (Free)
Comprehensive APA 7th Edition validation - no subscription required
Document Setup Checker
Ensures your document meets APA formatting requirements for margins, fonts, spacing, and page numbers.
Title Page Validator
Verifies all required title page elements are present and properly formatted for APA student papers.
Abstract Compliance
Checks abstract structure, word count limits, keywords, and proper page placement.
References Checker
Validates reference list formatting and checks individual entries for web sources.
How It Works
Install the Add-in
Download Academic Formats from Microsoft AppSource—works with Word for Windows, Mac, and web.
Open Your Document
Click 'Academic Formats' in the Home ribbon while working on your paper.
Run Analysis
Click 'Check Document' to analyze your entire paper in seconds. All processing happens locally—your document never leaves your computer.
Review & Fix
Get detailed explanations for each issue found, with specific guidance on how to fix it according to APA 7th Edition.
Why Choose Academic Formats?
For Students
Submit coursework, dissertations, and theses with confidence. Catch formatting errors before your professor does. Free to use, works offline, respects your privacy.
For Researchers
Prepare manuscripts for journal submission with proper APA formatting. Reduce desk rejection risk due to formatting issues. Save hours on reference checking.
For Educators
Recommend a reliable, free tool to your students. Spend less time on formatting feedback, more on content evaluation. Helps students learn APA standards.
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