Save energy for the important things – we'll handle the rest

For over 25 years, students at every level of their education have trusted PERRLA to help them succeed on their next paper.

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Write smarter & stress less

Save time – PERRLA formats your entire paper and updates your references as you write.
Reduce stress – error-free citations and turn-in-ready Word docs mean fewer lost points.
Learn as you go – PERRLA includes guidance and tips that clarify formatting rules while you write.
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Your perfect paper is only a few steps away

See how PERRLA handles the formatting through the writing process

How PERRLA works

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Start your paper with PERRLA
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Create your (perfectly formatted) references
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Write the body, adding citations as you go
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Turn it in (and relax)!

It's about more than just proper formatting

You'll benefit throughout the writing process with PERRLA
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Avoid costly citation mistakes

PERRLA creates, formats, and keeps your references up to date as you write. Our human-built reference engine supports every source type in the APA, MLA & Turabian styles.

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Finish your paper faster

PERRLA starts you with a correctly formatted document so you can skip the tedious setup.

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Works everywhere you do

Use PERRLA in Microsoft Word (desktop & web), in PERRLA Online, and with our Google Chrome extension – take PERRLA wherever you write. Google Docs coming soon!

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Submit your papers with confidence

Wherever you write, PERRLA generates a perfectly formatted Word document that’s ready to turn in. Create Research Papers, Discussion Posts, Reference Lists & Annotated Bibliographies with confidence.

How real students use PERRLA

Writers at every level use PERRLA to handle their formatting – here are a few examples
Tackling papers as an undergraduate student

Emma's a nursing student who's just finished  Nurse Practitioner's school. PERRLA helped her through her program with flying colors! She says, "...[PERRLA] really contributed to my quality of life during school because I was able to focus less on the nuances [of formatting] and more on the content!" Whether crafting a research paper or just a weekly discussion post, PERRLA helped her through all her assignments.

Academic writing & manuscripts in grad school

Melinda is pursuing her doctorate & has used PERRLA for over four years. There's not a better way to put it than in her own words: "I used to struggle with formatting citations and keeping references organized...but ever since I started using PERRLA, that stress is completely gone! It's not just a citation tool – it's a full writing system that makes drafting manuscripts that are APA & MLA compliant so easy!"

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Professional-level writing

Elizabeth, a graduate student & twice published author used PERRLA throughout her graduate program. She even used PERRLA to help her draft & manage citations in both of her books. She especially loves the PERRLA Reference Library because it saves all of her references & notes for future writing. "I can't speak highly enough about PERRLA! I tell all my clients and fellow students about the power of PERRLA." She relies on PERRLA to keep her material organized and ready to use for all her writing.

Use PERRLA wherever you write

PERRLA integrates into your preferred writing software
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Microsoft Word – Desktop & Word for Web

PERRLA's Microsoft Word Add-in is easy to install and use. All of PERRLA's features live in a ribbon-tab inside Word. It works with both the desktop version of Microsoft Word and Word for Web.

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PERRLA Online – write right in your web browser

Our custom web-based application makes it easy to write APA, MLA & Turabian papers directly from your web-browser. Once you're finished, download your papers as a Word document to turn in.

Google Chrome Extension for PERRLA everywhere

Our Google Chrome Extension lets you create References and save Notes to your Library while doing research. You can access your entire library anywhere, anytime – even when you're working on a discussion post.

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Google Docs – coming soon!

We're building a new version of PERRLA that will run directly inside Google Docs. Sign up below to learn about our development progress.

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US-based Support available daily

You always get access to our world-class Support Team. They're available every day until 10 pm (Central) to answer all of your PERRLA, writing, and formatting questions. Reach out anytime with your questions!

Your writing questions, answered fast.

PERRLA makes for smooth, stress-free writing. Find answers to our most-asked questions below.

Does PERRLA really format every part of my paper?

Absolutely! We set up the entire document – margins, font, spacing & sections. While you're writing, we'll manage your references and citations for you. Our human-built engine covers even the most complicated formatting rules.

What citation styles can I use?

APA 7, MLA 9 & Turabian 9 (Notes – Bibliography style) are all here. Switch styles between papers and re-use your references anywhere.

Where can I use PERRLA?

PERRLA works in Microsoft Word (both their desktop & web-based application), in our very own web app – PERRLA Online, and as a Google Chrome extension. We're working on Google Docs integration as well. Sign up to learn about our progress.

Is there a free trial?

Absolutely! Try every feature free – no card needed. Sign up for a 7-day free trial and start writing today.

How do I get started?

You can subscribe to PERRLA right now! Select a subscription based on how long you're in school – from 6 months to 2 years. The longer you use PERRLA, the more you save!

What if I have questions?

We’ve got your back! Check the Help Center for guides and tips to get you started. Want to talk to a human? Reach out to our friendly, human Support Team whenever you need it.

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Want some help getting started?

Join us every week for PERRLA 101: Getting Started
Every week we host a webinar help you learn how to use PERRLA. You can join us:
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Join us on Zoom using this link, or with the Meeting ID: 918 8789 2946
You can watch one of our recent webinars any time you want as well.
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Don't take our word for it

We've helped 1.5+ million students since 1998
"When you've not been a student... PERRLA helps you do perfect APA papers!"

Yolanda, student & instructor

"I wholeheartedly recommend PERRLA... it has been the best money I've spent in my program!"

Andrew, student

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"PERRLA has been a god-send...it has been wonderful!"

Trenay B., Ph.D. student

"I love PERRLA because I used it for my Bachelors, Masters, & Doctorate!"

Nursing Instructor

"I would not have made it through graduate school without PERRLA!"

Jenn, grad student

"PERRLA was a game-changer for me when I was finishing Nurse Practitioner school!"

Emma, nursing student

"I've done a lot of research on websites to help with citations, and I've not found one better than PERRLA."

Patrick, student

"PERRLA was great at storing all of the research accumulated through the years..."

James W.

"PERRLA has changed my life - yea! It's been life-changing!"

Shayna, student

"It helps me formatting my essays & up to date with the latest APA 7th Edition."

Nikita, student

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"My professor encouraged it & it's a game-changer! You save so much time with PERRLA..."

Elizabeth L., student & author

"I love PERRLA because I'm a little chaotic...and bottom line, work smart & not hard!"

Kathleen, Nursing faculty

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