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Is underlining headings acceptable in APA style?

No, underlining headings is not acceptable in APA style.

APA style uses a hierarchical system of headings with different levels of formatting. This includes using boldface for all levels of headings, as well as different font sizes and alignment.

Here's a summary of how headings are formatted in APA style:

* Level 1 Heading: Centered, boldface, upper and lowercase

* Level 2 Heading: Flush left, boldface, upper and lowercase

* Level 3 Heading: Indented, boldface, upper and lowercase

* Level 4 Heading: Indented, boldface, italicized, upper and lowercase

* Level 5 Heading: Indented, boldface, italicized, sentence case

For more details on APA formatting, refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

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