This page addresses the basics of table setup, including table components, principles of table construction (including the use of borders and how to handle long or wide tables), and placement of tables in the paper.

This section details elements of formatting writers must use when including a figure in an APA document, gives an example of a figure formatted in APA style, and includes a checklist for formatting figures.

These sample tables illustrate how to set up tables in APA Style. When possible, use a canonical, or standard, format for a table rather than inventing your own format. The use of standard formats helps readers know where to look for information.

Nov 5, 2020 · To correctly format an APA table, follow these rules: Table number in bold above the table. Brief title, in italics and title case, below the table number. No vertical lines. Horizontal lines only where necessary for clarity. Clear, concise labels for column and row headings.

See the APA format for a table, covering elements like numbering, titles, and styling. Use Microsoft Word with step-by-step instructions for precise formatting.

Oct 7, 2024 · Check the APA Style website for an illustration of the basic table component and placement of tables in a text. More information & examples from the APA Style Manual, s. 7.8-7.21, pp. 199–224 224) Note. Adapted/Reprinted from Title of Book (page number), by Author First Initial. Second Initial. Surname, Year, Publisher.