How to write an MLA format paper in Google Docs using a template or other built-in features

* Google Docs has all the features you need to write a paper in MLA format. * The basics of MLA format include double-spaced lines, one-inch margins, headers on all pages, and more. * Google Docs also offers an automatic MLA format template, if you don't want to set it up manually.

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Anyone who has had to write an English paper has heard of MLA format. MLA - short for Modern Library Association - is a standardized method for writing academic papers. It lays down specific rules for what the page should look like, which font you use, how you cite your sources, and more.

If you're writing a paper in MLA format, consider using Google Docs. It lets you customize your documents in dozens of ways, making it a great choice for MLA writing.

Here's how to set up MLA format in Google Docs, either manually or with a template.

Quick tip: This guide focuses on the Google Docs website, not the app. While you can format an MLA paper in the app, it's much easier to do using the website.

How to set up MLA format in Google Docs

MLA format has a variety of different rules and guidelines. Here are the most important ones, along with tips on how to follow those rules in Google Docs.

Important: These are the standard MLA rules, but you should always follow your instructor's specific guidelines, even if they differ from the standards.

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