The title of the paper is not in bold. Only the headings at Levels 1–4 use bold. ... However, in APA Style, the heading “Introduction” is not used, because what comes at the beginning of the paper is assumed to be the introduction.

Are headings in APA bolded?

Note: Headings for Title, Abstract, and References are not in bold but otherwise follow Level 1 format. Your paragraph text begins a double-spaced line below the heading, with a ½-inch indentation at the start of each paragraph. Indented, bold, lowercase, and ending with a period.

Should headers be bolded?

The best way to emphasize a heading is by putting space above and below, because it's both subtle and effective. Use bold, not italic. For headings, bold is easier to read than italic and stands out better on the page. And since the choice is bold or italic—not both—you should prefer bold.