Templates have been created that include all necessary capstone formatting. Templates can be saved as a .docx (Word2010) or in a compatible format opened by anyone who may not have Word 2010.
Students should check with their committee for the preferred version of Word they should use. Issues arise when faculty and students are working in different versions.
Students should check with faculty and confirm an agreed version of the document that works for all. Issues arise when the faculty and student bounce the template back and forth and are using different versions.
Walden University Writing Center: Capstone Document Templates
Walden Writing Center: APA Style Support Resources