MLA FormatDocument Set-up Process

Open Word
Create a New Word Document
Set MarginsChange margins from default (usually 1.25) to 1 inch top, sides, and
bottom
Set Double SpacingGo to Paragraph, change default (usually multiple) to DOUBLE.
Emphasize that EVERYTHING is double spaced, including the header
Insert Header, blank page number 3; type last name and a space before entering the
page number for every page
Set information quad flush to the LEFT margin:

Student First Name, Last Name

(Amy Tan)
Teacher title and name: Professor Sheila A. Austin
Course Title English 1020
Date (Eurostyle day- month year no commas)
Double space
Center Title

24 January 2013

Great MLA and other formats (such as APA, Chicago) Resource site: owl.english.purdue.edu

Sample MLA Essay Heading Format

Tan 1

Amy Tan
Professor Sheila A. Austin
ENG 1020
10 September 2013
Title