What is a Run-In Heading? A run-in heading is a heading that is formatted to begin on the same line as the text in the first paragraph of the section. The body text in the section begins after the period in the heading, instead of beginning on the line below the heading. Figure 3 shows how a level 3 heading should be formatted according to APA 6 guidelines. Figure . Example of a run-in heading. Formatting Run-In Headings with an Automated Table of Contents Using an automated Table of Contents is a great way to save time and to ensure that page numbers match the location of each section in the body of the document. General information on how to update the automated Table of Contents in this document is given in the following section. Formatting run-in headings in later versions of Word is much easier than in older versions. If you are not using the latest version, TAD Services strongly recommends updating. The latest versions of all Microsoft Office applications are available at no cost to all Ohio University students. If you are using Word 2016 or later, you can format headings in much the same way as any other heading in your document. First, turn OFF the option to view non-printing characters if you have this option selected. Next, simply type your heading on the same line as the text that should begin the body of the first paragraph in the section. Then, select only the text that should belong in the heading and apply the appropriate heading style. Be sure to indent the heading if your style guide requires it. When you update the automated Table of Contents, only the heading should
What is a Run-In Heading? A run-in heading is a heading that is formatted to begin on the same line as the text in the first paragraph of the section. The body text in the section begins after the period in the heading, instead of beginning on the line below the heading. Figure 3 shows how a level 3 heading should be formatted according to APA 6 guidelines. Figure . Example of a run-in heading. Formatting Run-In Headings with an Automated Table of Contents Using an automated Table of Contents is a great way to save time and to ensure that page numbers match the location of each section in the body of the document. General information on how to update the automated Table of Contents in this document is given in the following section. Formatting run-in headings in later versions of Word is much easier than in older versions. If you are not using the latest version, TAD Services strongly recommends updating. The latest versions of all Microsoft Office applications are available at no cost to all Ohio University students. If you are using Word 2016 or later, you can format headings in much the same way as any other heading in your document. First, turn OFF the option to view non-printing characters if you have this option selected. Next, simply type your heading on the same line as the text that should begin the body of the first paragraph in the section. Then, select only the text that should belong in the heading and apply the appropriate heading style. Be sure to indent the heading if your style guide requires it. When you update the automated Table of Contents, only the heading should
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