APA 7th Edition Citation Generator
Generate citations fully compliant with the 2019 APA Publication Manual. Supports all 7th edition rules: DOI hyperlinks, 20-author limit, no running head for student papers.
APA 7th Edition vs 6th Edition: Key Differences
| Element | 6th Edition (old) | 7th Edition (current) |
|---|---|---|
| DOI format | doi:10.xxxx/xxxxx | https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx |
| Author list limit | 6 authors, then et al. | 20 authors, then ellipsis + last |
| Running head | Required for all papers | Only for manuscripts; not for student papers |
| Publisher location | City, State: Publisher | Publisher only (location removed) |
| Singular "they" | Not recognized | Accepted as gender-neutral pronoun |
| Hanging indent | 0.5 inch | 0.5 inch (unchanged) |
Source: American Psychological Association (2019). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
APA 7th Edition Format Examples
Journal Article (with DOI)
Note the DOI as a hyperlink — not the "doi:" prefix from 6th edition.
Book (no publisher location)
No city/country before the publisher name — removed in 7th edition.
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APA 7th Edition — Frequently Asked Questions
What changed in APA 7th edition vs 6th edition?
APA 7th edition (2019) introduced several key changes: DOIs are now formatted as hyperlinks (https://doi.org/...) rather than "doi:" prefixes; running heads are no longer required for student papers; up to 20 authors are listed before using an ellipsis; singular "they" is accepted as a gender-neutral pronoun; and the publisher location is no longer required for books.
Is APA 7th edition the current standard?
Yes. APA 7th edition was published in October 2019 and is the current official standard. Most universities and journals require 7th edition. If your professor or institution requires 6th edition, check with them — otherwise, always use 7th.
How do I format a DOI in APA 7th edition?
In APA 7th edition, DOIs must be presented as hyperlinks: https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx. The old format "doi:10.xxxx/xxxxx" from 6th edition is no longer used. If an article has no DOI but has a stable URL, include the URL instead.
How many authors do I list in APA 7th edition?
APA 7th edition allows up to 20 authors to be listed in full. If there are 21 or more authors, list the first 19, then an ellipsis (. . .), then the last author's name. In 6th edition, the cutoff was 6 authors.
Does APA 7th edition require a running head?
No. APA 7th edition removed the running head requirement for student papers. It is still required for manuscripts being submitted for publication. This is one of the most significant practical changes from 6th edition.
Do I still need the publisher location in APA 7th?
No. APA 7th edition no longer requires the publisher location (city and state/country) for book references. Just include the publisher name. In 6th edition, the format was "Location: Publisher" — that is now obsolete.
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