This document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a paper using MLA format. It explains how to set margins to 1 inch on all sides, double space the text, use 12-point Times New Roman font, include a header with the author's last name and page number, add a heading with name, instructor, class, and date, and indent the first line of each paragraph. Following these steps will properly format a paper according to MLA style.

1. Setting up a paper using MLA Format

2. Overview The instructions you are about to read are about how to write a paper using MLA formatting. I will be giving instructions on;Setting your margins

3. Spacing your sentences

4. Applying a header to the page, etc. This power point will walk you through setting up the paper step by step using screen shots and written instructions to ensure that you correctly accomplish each step before moving on to the next. This power point will help anyone who is trying to write a paper in MLA format and should not be used if MLA format is not the desired format of the paper they are trying to set up. If this is knowledge you wish to acquire then lets begin.

5. Knowledge Needed to BeginYou will need basic computer skills.

6. You will also need to have access to Microsoft office Word 2007. Setting MarginsSelect Page Layout Tab

7. Select Margins

8. Select Normal(1” on all margins) in the drop down menu.Line SpacingClick on the Home Tab

9. In the Paragraph section click on the Line Spacing icon

10. Set the Spacing to 2.0(All the writing in the paper should be double spaced including the heading)

11. Setting FontSelect the Home Tab then go to the Font section.