Does apa style require a header or footer?

APA style does not require a header or footer in the traditional sense. However, it does have specific formatting guidelines for page headers and running heads.

Here's a breakdown:

* Page Header: The page header appears at the top of every page and includes:

* Page Number: Placed in the upper right corner of the page.

* Shortened Title (Running Head): This appears on the left side of the header, but only on the title page. It's a shortened version of your paper's title (50 characters or less) in all caps.

* On Subsequent Pages: The running head is only the shortened title in all caps, without the "Running head:" prefix.

* Footer: APA style does not have a specific format for a footer. You can use a footer if you want to include additional information, but it's not required and not part of the standard formatting.

Example:

Title Page Header:

* Left: Running head: A SHORTENED TITLE

* Right: Page 1

Subsequent Page Header:

* Left: A SHORTENED TITLE

* Right: Page 2

Important Note: Most word processing software includes features to easily set up page headers and footers.