MLA & APA Style Guide

How do I set up a paper in MLA format?

1. Open up a blank Word document.
2. In the font section of toolbar, change font from Calibri to Times New Roman.
3. In the font section of toolbar, change font size from 11 point to 12 point.
4. In the paragraph section of toolbar, click on double ended arrow and change spacing to 2.0.
5. In the paragraph section of toolbar, click on double ended arrow and click on “remove space after paragraph.”
6. Type your name, your professor’s name, your class, and the date the assignment is due all in the upper, left-hand corner of your document.

How do I insert my page numbers?

To get the page number in the upper, right-hand corner do the following:

1. Click on the “insert” tab at the top of your toolbar.
2. In the header & footer section, click on page number icon.
3. Click on top of page.
4. Click on “plain number 3.”
5. Page numbers will automatically appear in right-hand corner.
6. On the first page, double click in front of the page number and type your last name in front of the 1.

Now, your paper should be set up in MLA format and ready for you to begin writing!

Helpful Videos

Formatting a paper in MLA using Google Docs 2023

Formatting a Paper in MLA Style 2023 (Word)

How do I set up a paper in APA format?

• Open up a blank Word document.
• In the font section of toolbar, change font from Calibri to Times New Roman.
• In the font section of toolbar, change font size from 11 point to 12 point.
• In the paragraph section of toolbar, click on double ended arrow and change spacing to 2.0.
• In the paragraph section of toolbar, click on double ended arrow and click on “remove space after paragraph.”

What's on my Title Page?

Unlike a paper written in MLA, a paper written in APA may have a title page with the following info included:

• Paper title.
• Name of each author (also known as the byline).
• Affiliation for each author.
• Course number and name.
• Instructor name.
• Assignment due date.
• Page number 1 in the top right corner of the page header.

How do I insert my page numbers?

To get the page number in the upper, right-hand corner do the following:

1. Click on the “insert” tab at the top of your toolbar.
2. In the header & footer section, click on page number icon.
3. Click on top of page.
4. Click on “plain number 3.”
5. Page numbers will automatically appear in right-hand corner.

Now, your paper should be set up in APA format and ready for you to begin writing!

Helpful Videos

Formatting a paper in APA using Google Docs 2023

Formatting a paper in APA using Word 2023