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Here is how to create a hanging indent in Microsoft Word. If you are having issues formatting the template, or for any other MS Word questions, Ask OASIS. Hanging Indent in Microsoft Word APA, MLA, and Chicago citation formats all use hanging indentation for reference lists at the end of your paper.In addition, the Writing Center provides Walden Templates that are pre-formatted for you with hanging indents in the reference section.Visit the Academic Skills Center for APA Formatting for Microsoft Word Tutoring.

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Office 365 does not offer the full functionality of MS Word so we recommend students use the desktop version of MS Word (Word 2016). Walden students have access to both Office 365 and the desktop version, MS Word 2016. MS Word: Hanging Indents for Reference List Office 365/MS Word 2016 Shortcut Tip: You can also highlight your references and use the keyboard command "Ctrl" and "T" to add a hanging indent. Your highlighted text has now been formatted with a hanging indent. If you click on the square portion of the Hanging/Left Indent Marker, and move them, the First Line Indent Marker will also move. Click on the down arrow to open the options. You can move the First Line Indent Marker independently of the Hanging/Left Indent Marker, but you cannot move the Hanging and Left Indent Markers independently of each other. In the Indentation section of the Indents and Spacing Tab, there is a "Special:" drop-down menu. In the Paragraph section of the Home Ribbon, click the Paragraph Settings dialogue box launcher in the lower right corner (you can also right-click on your mouse and select "Paragraph" from the menu). This will open a new window with Paragraph Settings. Step 1:Īfter creating your references, highlight the text you want to add a hanging indent to by using your cursor to click and drag over the text. All references have a hanging indent.įollow these steps to create a hanging indent for your reference list.
