How to Set Up and Use MLA Format in Microsoft Word.
The Modern Language Association (MLA) is an organization that provides recommendations for professional and academic writers. Many universities, employers and professional agencies now require writers to conform to the MLA style as it is easy to use and consistent.
In this article, we will explain how you can use the MLA format in Microsoft Word.
The MLA Format Requirements
Here are the main recommendations of the MLA:
1- Use 1″ margins on all sides.
2- Use a legible font such as Times New Roman.
3- Use font size 12.
4- Use double spacing throughout the document.Indent at the beginning of a line. each paragraph Include a title that displays your last name and page numbers at the top right The first page should include your name, article information, and the date Your article title should be centered on the first page pages. There should be a Cited Works page at the end of the document with links to the MLA
How to Set Up the MLA Format in Word
Here’s how you can organize your Word document to meet MLA guidelines. We’ll go through each requirement in turn, so start at the top and work your way down.
1. Set margins
To set margins to 1 inch:
Click the Layout tab (in older versions of Word, this will be Page Layout).
Select Fields, then click Custom Fields.
For the Top, Bottom, Right and Left margins, type 1 and press Enter.
Select OK. 2. Set font and font size
To change the font:
Select the Home tab.
Click the font drop-down menu and select Times New Roman (or a similar font such as Calibri). Click the font size drop-down menu and select 12.
3. Set double line spacing
To set double spacing:
Select the spacing drop-down menu. This icon looks like blue up and down arrows next to four horizontal lines. Press 2.
4. Set Indentation
To set a paragraph indent:
Right-click the document and select Paragraph.
Time to Get Writing
How to Set Up and Use MLA Format in Microsoft Word
How to Set Up and Use MLA Format in Microsoft Word