How to put your essay into correct MLA format - Microsoft Word versions 1997-2003
If you are using Microsoft Word versions 1997-2003 (older version), follow these steps. If not, see other side: 1. Open Microsoft Word. (Double click the large blue “W” shortcut icon on your desktop, or click the “start” menu in the lower left, click “all programs,” click “Microsoft Office,” and click “Microsoft Word.” Or, if you already have a file saved, locate and double click the file.) 2. Looking near the top of the screen, check to make sure that your document is set to Times New Roman font, with the size set to 12. 3. Set your margins to one inch: a. Click the File menu and choose Page Setup b. Under the “Margins” section, click on the small up and down arrows until the “Top,” Bottom,” “Left,” and “Right” margins are set to one inch [1”]. c. Click OK to close page setup. 4. Set your document to double spacing: a. Click the Format menu and choose Paragraph… (You may need to click the small down arrow on the Format menu to make the Paragrap