When do I use et al. in APA 7?

Use et al. in the in-text citation whenever a source has three or more authors, starting from the very first citation. Do not use et al. in the reference list unless there are 21 or more authors.

What is the difference between & and and in APA citations?

Use the ampersand (&) inside parentheses, such as (Smith & Roberts, 2024), and in the reference list. Use the word and when the authors are part of your sentence, such as Smith and Roberts (2024).

How should I type multiple authors into the generator?

Put one author per line in the Authors field. You can write either First Last or Last, First.

How to Cite Multiple Authors in APA 7 (2, 3+ Authors)

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): In APA 7, list up to 20 authors in the reference list, using an ampersand (&) before the final author. For in-text citations, use both names for two authors, such as (Smith & Roberts, 2024), and et al. for three or more, such as (Smith et al., 2024). Enter one author per line in the generator on this page to format both automatically.

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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.

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Select the source type in the generator: website, book, journal article, or YouTube video.
Type each author on a separate line in the Authors box.
Fill in the title, year, and remaining publication details.
Copy the reference and the in-text citation, or add it to your reference list.

At a glance

Number of authors	Reference list	In-text citation
1 author	Smith, J. (2024).	(Smith, 2024)
2 authors	Smith, J., & Roberts, M. (2024).	(Smith & Roberts, 2024)
3 to 20 authors	List all, & before last.	(Smith et al., 2024)

How to Cite Multiple Authors in APA 7