Utilize Automatic Citations in Word 2007

1. Click on the "References" tab on the menu bar.

2. In the Citations & Bibliography sub-menu set the style, such as MLA, APA, etc.

3. In the same sub-menu click on "Insert Citation" then "Add New Source."

4. Click on "Type of Source" type in the information and click on "Okay" at the bottom. Make certain to follow the changing format instructions across the bottom.

5. Your citation will appear on the screen as the author's last name.

6. When you have all your citations entered, click on "Manage Sources." If your sources are not listed on the right side of the screen, click on the ones you wish from the left-hand side and choose "Copy." The sources you want will now be displayed on the right. Choose "Close."

7. Now click on "Bibliography" and choose "Works Cited" or "Bibliography." ("Work Cited is usually used for MLA style and is centered on the page. "Bibliography is used for APA style and is also centered.) Choose one of these or choose "Insert Bibliography." You may need to remove the last names of the authors if they appear at the top of the page.