Using MLA Guidelines

There are few steps to take into consideration while writing a paper in college, using the MLA format. Essays are always written in a blank A4 size paper which is 8.5 inches in width and 11 inches in length. By meaning blank paper, it is understood by college level students that it is unruled or unlined paper. Spacing between lines is expected to be double spaced, remember this is MLA format, which means there is a certain way to write this paper with the guidelines that have been proved to the students. Students are expected to follow these guidelines and not go their way by sing quadruple spacing or what they feel like. Take note the margins used in this format is 1 inch on all sides of the paper. On the top right corner of every page, a header with the last name and page number should be provided. Font to be used is Times New Roman with the size of 12 points. Any unusual format or capitalization will not be appropriate for the MLA formatting. Italics or underlining is also something that should not be used by one while writing a paper.

This setting can be obtained from the top Home menu, the line spacing option allows a student to choose the spacing according to what is required. Body text and note text use a half inch first line indent, which is done by pressing the tab button before writing each paragraph. The list of works cited also uses a half inch hanging indent, which can be done using the same principal. Table titles and source text use a quarter inch indent. Access all of this text formats including all indents can be obtained from the Home tab, in the Styles