APA Multiple Authors Citation Rules

How to cite multiple authors in APA 7th edition.

APA 7th edition lists all authors up to 20. For 21 or more, list the first 19, then ellipsis, then the last author.

APA 7th Edition Format

Author, A., Author, B., & Author, C. (Year). Title. Journal, Vol(Issue), pages.

Example Citation

Ali, M., Brown, R., & Chen, S. (2022). Study results. Science, 12(3), 100–115.

Generate Your Journal Citation

Your Citation

Fill in the form to generate your citation
In-Text Citation
—

Related APA Guides

→ How to Cite a Journal Article in APA (7th Edition)
→ How to Format a DOI in APA 7th Edition
→ How to Cite a Journal Article in APA: Step-by-Step
→ APA DOI Format: Complete Guide with Examples

Quick APA Rules

  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
  • No author → title first
  • No date → (n.d.)
  • Books/journals → italicized
  • DOI: https://doi.org/…
Open Generator →

Browse All Types