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Yes, it is possible to remove the standard citation brackets in MS Word 2007. Here's how you can do it:

1. Click on the "References" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen.
2. Click on "Insert Citation" in the "Citations & Bibliography" section.
3. Select the source you want to cite from the list that appears.
4. Click on "Edit Citation" in the "Citations & Bibliography" section.
5. In the "Edit Citation" dialog box, delete the text in the "Prefix" and "Suffix" fields.
6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Now, when you insert a citation in your main text, it should appear without the standard brackets. If you want to add the APA-style citation format, simply type the author's last name and the year of publication separated by a comma, like this: "Peterson, 2007". This format will also be used in your footnotes.