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Step-by-Step Instructions For MLA Formatting in Microsoft Word

This document provides step-by-step instructions for formatting a paper in MLA style using Microsoft Word. It details how to set 1-inch margins on all sides, use 12-point Times New Roman font, double space the text with no extra spacing between paragraphs or after headings. It also explains how to add the last name and page number in the top right corner of each page and format the heading, title, and paragraphs with indentation.

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Step-by-Step Instructions For MLA Formatting in Microsoft Word

This document provides step-by-step instructions for formatting a paper in MLA style using Microsoft Word. It details how to set 1-inch margins on all sides, use 12-point Times New Roman font, double space the text with no extra spacing between paragraphs or after headings. It also explains how to add the last name and page number in the top right corner of each page and format the heading, title, and paragraphs with indentation.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for MLA Formatting in Microsoft Word 1. Set margins to 1-inch on all sides.

This may be the default setting, but you can check it by selecting the Page Layout tab Margins Normal 2. Select Font Style & Size (Times New Roman, 12-pt). 3. Double-spacing, No space after paragraphs Select the button above the word Paragraph that has the up & down arrows on it. Change spacing from 1.15 to 2.0, then re-select the button and click on Remove Space After Paragraph. 4. Last Name & Page Number in upper right-hand corner of page: Select Insert tab Page Number Top of Page Plain Number 3 Type Last Name followed by a space, then double-click in main document to exit the header area. 5. Type your heading as follows (Align Text left): First & Last Name Mrs. Brown English 1 3rd Hour Date 6. Type the title of the essay (Align Center). 7. Indent first line of each paragraph. *** Everything in MLA Format is double-spaced. Do not add extra spacing after heading, after title, or between paragraphs.

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