How many spaces follow a period according to APA guidelines?

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For periods, APA gives this guidance (on page 154 of the APA 7th Ed. Publication Manual):

  • One space after periods:
    • that end each element with a reference (except DOIs and URLs)
    • for the initials in names
    • at the end of a sentence

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  • Last Updated Jun 24, 2020
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  • Answered By Kerry Louvier

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