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MLA Citation Style

An overview of the MLA style—with citation help and examples, formatting guidelines, and additional resources for more help.

General Formatting Guidelines

Paper Size: 8.5"x11"

Margins: 1" on each side

Font Type and Size: Readable and consistent

  • Suggested Font Types: Times New Roman, Helvetica, Courier
  • Suggested Font Size: 10-13

Line-Spacing: Double

Page Numbers: Top-right corner with your last name

If your professor has a preferred format, use that. 

Formatting Examples

Title Page

Sample of MLA formatting, 1st page.

Block Quotation

Sample of MLA formatting, Block Quotation

Image

Sample of MLA formatting, Images

Works Cited

Sample of MLA formatting, Works Cited page.