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To format a paper in MLA style using Microsoft Word, set the font to Times New Roman and the font size to 12.
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Do not use bold, italics or underline for the main text of the manuscript.
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To create a header, go to the Insert tab and select Header.
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To set up line spacing to double spaced, go to the Home tab and select Line Spacing and then select 2.0.
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To enter the first page information, go to the Insert tab and select Page Number and then select Top of Page.
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To set up the Works Cited page, go to the References tab and select Bibliography and then select the style of MLA.
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