Setting Up a Word Document in MLA Format using Office 365

Accessing Word Online

• Log into Office 365: Use your credentials to access your account.
• Navigate to OneDrive: Click on the OneDrive tile to open it.
• Select Destination Folder: Choose the folder where you want to save your document.
• Create New Word Document: Select 'New' and then 'Word Document' to open Word Online.

File Naming

• Change the name of your document as desired.

Inserting Page Numbers

• Go to the Insert tab.
• Select Page Numbers.
• Choose the top right corner placement (MLA format requirement).
• In the header, type your last name before the page number.
• Add a space between your name and the number.
• Change the font to Times New Roman, size 12.

Document Formatting

• Ensure Double Spacing:
  • Go to the Home tab.
  • Under Paragraphs, click the arrow to open the dialog box.
  • Set spacing after paragraphs to 0.
  • Select Double Spacing for line spacing.
• Set Alignment: Align text to the left.
• Font Settings: Change font to Times New Roman, size 12.
• Set Margins:
  • Navigate to Page Layout.
  • Ensure margins are set to 1 inch.

Creating the Heading

• Type your First Name and Last Name.
• Enter your Teacher’s Name.
• Enter your Class Name and Section (if applicable).
• Enter the Date in the format: Day Month Year.

Title and Paragraph Formatting

• Enter the Title of your paper and center it.
• Change text alignment back to left and indent the first line of each paragraph by using the Tab key.

Contact Information

• If questions arise, email at: [email protected]