Do the MLA’s paper-formatting guidelines apply to papers that students write by hand?
The MLA does not offer specific guidelines for handwritten papers, so instructors should adapt guidelines for typed papers as they see fit. Read More
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How do I format a table of contents in MLA style?
Tables of contents may be formatted in a number of ways. In our publications, we sometimes list chapter numbers before chapter titles and sometimes list… Read More
Where should I place the appendix in my paper?
An appendix should be placed before the works-cited list. If your paper includes a notes section, the order of the items should be appendix, notes,… Read More
If a paragraph begins with a short sentence that is less than a full line and that introduces a block quotation, should the block quotation be further indented than usual?
No. All block quotations in your work should be indented the same amount. Even if the block quotation occurs after a short line that is… Read More
How does the font and type size I choose affect the formatting of block quotations in my paper?
As the MLA Handbook notes, “If a quotation extends to more than four lines when run into your text, set if off from the text as a… Read More
Should I insert “page 1” at the top of a one-page assignment?
Listing a page number for a one-page assignment is likely not necessary, but you should check with your instructor about pagination and other formatting matters. Read More
Accent Marks in Microsoft Word
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Note Formatting in Microsoft Word
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Track Changes in Microsoft Word
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Dashes in MLA Style and Microsoft Word
Learn how the MLA uses dashes and how to access them in Microsoft Word Read More