Update on Integrating APA 7th edition to MS Word 365

Dear @Earl Donise John G. Bunal,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum. We are happy to assist.

Currently, Microsoft Word does not include APA 7th edition in its built-in citation styles. The default remains APA 6th edition, and Microsoft has not announced an official timeline for adding APA 7th edition.

While waiting for an official update, you can manually add APA 7th edition to Word by following these steps:

1. Download the APASeventhED.xsl file from the Microsoft Community thread: APA 7th Edition in MS Word. (Moderator note: updated file: https://github.com/briankavanaugh/APA-7th-Edition)
2. Completely exit Word.
3. Using File Explorer, copy the downloaded file to:

      C:\Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Bibliography\Style
   

4. Restart Word. Go to the References tab, and you should now see APA 7th edition as an option.

The APA 7th edition style file referenced above is community-created and not officially provided or supported by Microsoft. Use it at your own discretion. Microsoft does not guarantee its accuracy or functionality, and any issues arising from its use should be addressed through the community source where it was obtained. For official guidance, please refer to Microsoft documentation and feedback channels.

To make Microsoft aware of the need for APA 7th edition, I encourage you to submit feedback directly to Microsoft via the Office apps (Help > Give feedback), or through Feedback Hub by 

Go to: Microsoft 365 Feedback Hub > Send Feedback> Describe your proposal in detail.   

Sharing your experience through this channel is the most impactful way to advocate for a change that would benefit you and other users.

Thank you again for your patience and for bringing this to our attention. While I can't change the product's design, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions about its current functionality. If you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out. We're here to help. Thank you very much for your understanding and your cooperation.

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