Using Google Docs On Google Drive To Create MLA Format Document
This article will teach how to use Google Docs on Google Drive to create an MLA format document.
Author:Suleman ShahReviewer:Han JuMay 12, 202235 Shares1.2K Views
This article will teach you how touse Google Docs to create an MLA format document. It is straightforward, and we will complete the following settings:
- The typeface is "Times New Roman," and the size is 12.
- Page margins of one inch on both sides (top, bottom, right, and left).
- Each page should have a header with your last name and page number 1/2 inch from the top-right corner.
- The essay is double-spaced throughout.
- On the first page, provide your name, professor's name, the course title, and paper due date.
- The title of your research paperis centered.
- The first line of each body paragraph is indented by 1/2 inch.
There are two options: to utilize a template with all of the parameters preloaded or do the settings yourself.
Method 1: Using A Template
- In the newly opened window, search for “MLA Format. “
- On the Google Docs menu, click on File => New => From Template.
- Many results will surface, and they are all excellent => assuming you choose the top one and then click the "Use this template" button.
- The template will be transferred to your Google Drive, and you will be able to begin writing your essay.
Method 2: Perform All Of The Settings Yourself - How To Change The Font And Size?
- Click on font size 11 and change it to font size 12.
- Click on the font and change it to Times New Roman.
- When you create a new document, the default font is Arial and size 11
II. How To Set The Margins In Google Docs?
There is no need to adjust the default margin of 1 inch for all top, right, bottom, and left. If you want to double-check the margins, follow these steps: click File => Page Setup.
III. How To Create A Header In Google Docs?
- Click on Insert => click on Header.
- Notice the font on the Header is NOT Times New Roman => change the font to Times New Roman and font size 12.
- Notice the cursor is blinking on the left, click on the Right Align icon to align the cursor to the right.
- Press the Enter key on your keyboard twice.
- Type your Last Name => press the Spacebar key on the keyboard once.
- Click on Insert => Page Number => Top of Page.
- Now click on anywhere below the Header line to close the Header.
- Click on the Line Spacing button => Choose Double.
IV. How To Setup Line Spacing To Double Spaced?
Click on the Line Spacing button => Choose Double.
V. How To Enter The First Page Information?
- Click on the Tab key to indent 1/2 inch to begin your first paragraph. Use the Tab key on every following new paragraph. Your completed setting should look like this
- Click on the Align Left icon (to bring your blinking cursor to the left).
- Click on the Align Center icon on the formatting toolbar (to center your blinking cursor) => Type the title of your paper, capitalizing the first letter and all major words and proper nouns. Do not use italics, boldfaced type, underlining, or all caps to format your title. Do not type a period at the end of the title => press Enter.
- Type your paper’s due date => press Enter.
- Type course title => press Enter.
- Type your teacher’s name => press Enter.
- Type your full name => press Enter.
Conclusion
Google Docs is utilized by people of various ages, from schoolchildren to high-level executives. However, the amount of comprehension differs amongst groups. The format of documentation required by commodities varies as well. To perform MLA format on Docs, you can use the current Google Docs template or create your own settings. Companies anticipate that you will record things in a much more professional manner. As a result, schools also prepare you for such demands as practice.
Suleman Shah
Author
Suleman Shah is a researcher and freelance writer. As a researcher, he has worked with MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan) and Texas A & M University (USA). He regularly writes science articles and blogs for science news website immersse.com and open access publishers OA Publishing London and Scientific Times. He loves to keep himself updated on scientific developments and convert these developments into everyday language to update the readers about the developments in the scientific era. His primary research focus is Plant sciences, and he contributed to this field by publishing his research in scientific journals and presenting his work at many Conferences.
Shah graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan) and started his professional carrier with Jaffer Agro Services and later with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Pakistan. His research interest compelled and attracted him to proceed with his carrier in Plant sciences research. So, he started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at MNS University of Agriculture Multan (Pakistan). Later, he started working as a visiting scholar with Texas A&M University (USA).
Shah’s experience with big Open Excess publishers like Springers, Frontiers, MDPI, etc., testified to his belief in Open Access as a barrier-removing mechanism between researchers and the readers of their research. Shah believes that Open Access is revolutionizing the publication process and benefitting research in all fields.
Han Ju
Reviewer
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