MLA Formatting

MLA Modern Language Association A Format for papers Used on all papers at Dimmitt

Spacing Home Tab Line Spacing 0 before 0 after Line spacing double

Size and Font Arial Time New Roman Century School book Size 12

Header Insert tab Page Number—top of page Third option down Justified to the right Add last name

Heading First AND Last name Teacher’s name Class/period Date Smedley Smith Mattison Computer per 3/6/2014

Margins One inch All around

Paragraphs Indent paragraphs ½ inch

Alignment Align to left

Title Centered No more than size 24 font

Bibliography References Tab Style Manage Sources “New” MLA Manage Sources “New” Enter Information

Bibliography Highlight entry “Copy” Close Bibliography

Finished Format