The formatting of research papers tends to get on our nerves. There are so many rules to follow and things to keep in mind. But did you know that Microsoft has introduced templates for research papers to help with this? Popular formats like APA and MLA are available. This article shows you how to set up MLA format on Microsoft Word Online.
How To Do MLA Format On Word Online
Let us discuss each case, like Pc and Mac Os, individually.
Case-1: On a PC
Writing and formatting research papers use various formats, including APA, MLA, Chicago, and more.
Among these, the MLA is the most common as it is a standard research format for most humanities-related fields.
Let’s look at the simple steps to format a document in Word online using MLA.
- You can start by opening an existing document and then migrating to a new one. This can be done by clicking on File, going down to New, and selecting the MLA template. Another option is to start a new document altogether. You can then use the search option to look for MLA templates.
- Once you have the template open, you can start editing the document.
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MLA cover page in Word online
The overall formatting using MLA includes elements like one-inch margins a header. It also includes other minor details that you can lose sight of when stressing about getting the content right.
The MLA template starts with the cover page. All the formatting of the page is already done. The researcher only needs to substitute the instructions on the page for actual content.
- You can start by entering your name, the course code, and the professor’s / instructor’s name on the left side.
- You will then need to edit the header with your last name and number or anything else you have been asked to use as a header.
- The date section in this template is a calendar extension, so it’s easy to pick the date you would like to use on the document.
- After you have filled in identification details, you can start filling in the title and subtitle
- Once you have completed the basics, it is important to read through the instructions. This will give you a good idea of what you need to look for.
After filling in the basic information, you can read the instructions in the first paragraph, especially regarding the capitalization of letters.
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Inserting tables using the MLA format in Word online
Tables play an important role in research work. The best part about using the template is that you can substitute data in pre-created tables.
The formatting is already done for you just plug in the data. if you need more than one table just copy the existing one and paste it. You can then enter the required text.