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APA 7 (theses, essays and papers in the international standard)

1-inch (2.54 cm) margins; Times New Roman 12; double line spacing; 1.27 cm first-line indent; page numbers top right; five heading levels; reference list with hanging indent.

Formatting requirements

Paper & marginsA4; top 2.54, bottom 2.54, left 2.54, right 2.54 cm
Font & sizeTimes New Roman 12 pt
Line spacing2
Page numbersTop right
Citation styleAPA 7
Abstract150–250 words
Keywords3–5 keywords

By common convention · Checked on 2026-10-02 · Source of rules

Based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition (A4 instead of Letter when submitting in Vietnam). Each faculty or school may add its own rules.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the margins and font for APA 7?

Paper & margins: A4; top 2.54, bottom 2.54, left 2.54, right 2.54 cm. Font & size: Times New Roman 12 pt.

Where do these rules come from?

By common convention, checked on 2026-10-02. Based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition (A4 instead of Letter when submitting in Vietnam). Each faculty or school may add its own rules.