1. Open your Word document and click File in the upper left corner.
2. Click Save As.
3. Select the location where you wish to save your file (select a suggested location, or click Browse to browse your computer).
4. Using the drop-down menu "Save as type," select PDF from the list provided.
5. Click Save.
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How to Add a Hanging Indent to References/Works Cited in Microsoft Word
A hanging indent is when all lines except the first line of each entry are indented. The first line of each source entry should start at the far left, with each additional line of the entry being indented.
To create a hanging indent in Microsoft Word:
1. Open your document to your References or Works Cited Page. Use your mouse to highlight your list of sources.
2. Click on the drop-down arrow below the Paragraph menu.
3. In the Paragraph box, under Special, use the drop-down menu to select Hanging, then click OK. You can also select Double under the Line spacing drop-down menu at this time, if you have not already double-spaced your source list.
4. Your sources should now all have a hanging indent!
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APA & MLA Templates in Word
To use one of the free APA- or MLA-formatted templates offered by Microsoft Word:
1. When opening a new Word document, type "apa" or "mla" into the "Search for online templates" bar at the top of the page and press Enter or click the magnifying glass icon.
2. Select a template from the options provided by clicking on it.
3. Click the Create button to open a new document using this template. If you have not used this template previously, it will automatically be downloaded to your device. (Note: You will need Internet access to complete any downloads.)
4. Modify the template according to your instructor's guidelines and your needs.
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