General Formatting

General formatting for MLA is quite simple, with only a few things to break down. This section will cover standard MLA formatting, MLA header formatting, and section headers. Below is a basic checklist of the standard formatting requirements for MLA. For more specific formatting questions, visit the MLA Handbook Plus: Chapter One. 

CHECKLIST // General Formatting

• Double-spaced line spacing
• 1-inch margins
• Page header with page numbers, right-aligned
• Serif 12 point font (ex. Times New Roman)