Do you write a year in APA format?

You don't write a year in a specific "APA format" per se. APA style doesn't dictate a particular way to format a year on its own. However, here's how years are commonly used within APA style:

1. In Citations:

* References: Years are included in parentheses after the author's name in the reference list. For example: (Smith, 2023).

* In-text citations: Years are included in parentheses after the author's name or after a direct quote. For example: "The study found..." (Smith, 2023).

2. In Dates:

* Use the format: Month Day, Year. For example: January 1, 2023.

* Abbreviate months (Jan., Feb., etc.) unless the month name is used at the beginning of a sentence.

3. Other Uses:

* Century and Decade: "21st century," "1990s."

* Time Period: "from 1980 to 1990."

Important to Note:

* Always be consistent with your formatting throughout your work.

* Follow the specific guidelines provided by your instructor or publisher if they have any additional requirements.

If you have a specific example of how you need to use a year in APA format, please provide it, and I can give you more specific advice.