Create a New Paper Using Word for Web

PERRLA's Word Add-in works with Microsoft Word for Web, which means you can create and format papers directly in your browser without the desktop app.

What you'll need

• A Microsoft 365 account with Word for Web access
• A supported web browser such as Google Chrome
• The PERRLA Add-in installed in Word for Web

How to create a new paper in Word for Web

1. Open Word in your browser.
   Go to www.office.com and open a new blank document.
2. Open the PERRLA ribbon.
   If you've already installed the PERRLA Add-in, you'll see the PERRLA tab in the ribbon. If you don't see it, go to Add-ins > More Add-ins, search for PERRLA, and install it.
3. Click Create New Paper on the far left of the PERRLA ribbon. 
4. Select your paper type.
   Note: Word for Web currently supports APA 7 and MLA 9 only. Turabian support is coming.
5. Enter your paper's information in the side panel. 
6. Click Create Research Paper. 

Permissions prompts from Microsoft

After clicking Create Paper, Word will ask for two permissions:

1. Allow document creation in OneDrive.
   Click Yes so PERRLA can save the paper to your OneDrive.
2. Allow a new window to open.
   This is your new paper. Click Yes.

Your new paper

PERRLA will create a properly formatted document with a title page, correct APA header and margins, and a blank section ready for your writing. You'll have access to all PERRLA tools in the ribbon – references, citations, reference list, and more.

Rename your document

Word for Web gives your paper a generic name by default. You can rename it by clicking the file name at the top of the page and typing your paper's title.

Need help?

Email our support team at [e-mail], or click the Help button in the PERRLA ribbon to visit our Help Center.