As of March 2023 Microsoft Word uses older versions of MLA (7th edition, instead of the current 9th edition) and APA (6th edition, instead of the current 7th edition), so the citations will differ from some of the examples on the Build Citations page. Many schools support the most current editions, MLA 9th and APA 7th, check which ones your professor accepts. Ask your professor if you’re unsure about citation style expectations. If your professor accepts papers that use Microsoft Word’s References tool, check out these resources to learn more: