Do I include the publisher city in APA 7?

No. APA 7th edition removed the publisher location requirement for books, so you only need the publisher name.

How do I cite a textbook in APA 7?

Cite a textbook the same way as a standard book by selecting Book in the generator. Be sure to include the edition number if it is a second edition or later.

How do I cite a book with multiple authors in APA?

Enter each author on a new line in the generator. Up to 20 authors are listed in the reference, separated by commas with an ampersand before the final author.

Does the generator keep italics when I paste into Word?

Yes. When you copy the reference or your full reference list, italics are preserved for Word and Google Docs.

How to Cite a Book in APA 7th Edition

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): To cite a book in APA 7th edition, list the author's last name and initials, publication year, italicized title, edition if applicable, and publisher. Unlike older editions, APA 7 no longer requires the publisher's city. You can format your book or textbook reference automatically using the free generator on this page.

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Authors (one per line) Author is an organization Title Subtitle (optional) Website nameJournal nameChannel name YearDate publishedEditionCityPublisher VolumeIssuePagesDurationDOI URLAccessed on

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In-text citation:

Formatting (italics or bold) is kept when you paste into Word or Google Docs. Check names and dates against the source.

Step by step

Select Book as the source type in the citation generator.
Enter the authors one per line (for example, Jane Smith or Roberts, Mark).
Type the book title, and add the subtitle or edition if it is not the first edition.
Enter the publication year and publisher name.
Click Copy reference to paste it into Word or Google Docs with italics preserved, or click Add to list.

At a glance

Book type	What to include	Example detail
Standard print book	Author, year, title, publisher	Smith, J. (2024). Title. Publisher.
Second or later edition	Add edition in parentheses after title	Title (2nd ed.). Publisher.
Edited textbook or e-book	Include publisher, no city needed	DOI or URL if accessed online