What is how to do mla format on google docs?

Here's how to format a paper in MLA style using Google Docs:

• Setting Up the Document:

  • Font: Use a clear and readable font like Times New Roman or Arial, size 12.
  • Spacing: Double-space the entire document, including the heading, body, quotations, and Works Cited page. To set this, go to Format > Line spacing > Double. Also make sure you have removed the extra space after paragraphs (Format > Line spacing > Remove space after paragraph).
  • Margins: Set one-inch margins on all sides. (File > Page setup > Margins).
  • Page Numbers: Insert page numbers in the upper right-hand corner of each page, starting with page 1. To do this, go to Insert > Page numbers, and choose the option that places the number in the top right. MLA format also requires your last name to appear before the page number. To add this, double-click in the header area. Type your last name followed by a space, and then insert the page number using Insert > Page numbers > Current page number.

• Heading:

  • In the upper left-hand corner of the first page, list your name, instructor's name, the course name, and the date. Each item should be on a separate line and double-spaced.

• Title:

  • Center the title on a new line below the heading. Do not italicize, underline, or bold the title. Capitalize the first letter of all principal words.

• Paragraphs:

  • Indent the first line of each paragraph one-half inch. In Google Docs, you can do this by pressing the Tab key.

• Quotations:

  • For short quotations (fewer than four lines), incorporate them into your text and enclose them in double quotation marks.
  • For long quotations (four or more lines), use a block quotation. Indent the entire quotation one inch from the left margin. Do not use quotation marks. Introduce the quotation with a colon.

• Works Cited:

  • Start a new page for the Works Cited list. Center the title "Works Cited" at the top of the page.
  • List entries alphabetically by the author's last name.
  • Use a hanging indent for each entry. This means the first line of each entry is flush with the left margin, and subsequent lines are indented one-half inch. You can create a hanging indent by going to Format > Align & indent > Indentation options. Under "Special indent," choose "Hanging" and set the "By" value to 0.5 inches.

• General Google Docs Tips:

  • Use Google Docs' built-in citation tools to help you format your Works Cited entries. (Tools > Citations) While helpful, always double-check the generated citations against the MLA handbook to ensure accuracy.
  • Take advantage of Google Docs' ability to create headings and subheadings to organize your paper.
  • Proofread your paper carefully before submitting it.