Setting up your paper in MLA Style will be a breeze if you follow these steps:
1. Double space your paper
a. Do not include an extra space between paragraphs
2. Use a legible font
a. Appropriate fonts include Times New Roman and Ariel
3. Use size 12 font
4. Set margins to 1 inch all around
5. Indent the first line of each paragraph
6. Include page numbers in the top right-hand corner of your paper
For more information, please see the Purdue OWL's MLA General Format Guide. Information on this page is from Purdue OWL.