Margins and Spacing
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Modern Language Association updated their guidelines on April 1, 2016. We have not yet updated this section of Resources for Researchers to reflect these changes. We have ordered a copy of the new guidelines and will update as soon as possible.
- Use 1" margins on the top, bottom, and both sides.
- Indent paragraphs ½ inch.
- Indent block quotes 1 inch.
- Double space all text
- Number all pages including the first one
- Place page numbers in the upper right hand corner of the page
- Begin page numbers with your last name followed by the page number
- Do not use a comma between your name and the page number
Download an MLA Template
Download a template that has margins, heading, and other information formatted using MLA requirements.
