General Format - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University
MLA does not have a prescribed system of headings for books (for more information on headings, please see page 146 in the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, 3rd edition).
MLA Headings and Headers: Formatting Style with Examples
May 22, 2025 · Master MLA formatting! This guide explains how to set up MLA-style headings and headers, complete with examples for every section.
Formatting Your MLA Paper - MLA Style Guide, 9th Edition ...
Dec 22, 2025 · There are three sample papers available in the MLA Style Center. Check them out to see the correct formatting.
How to Create MLA Format Headings and Headers, With Examples
Mar 13, 2023 · Learn how to create MLA format headings and headers, and the difference between them, with examples of correct formatting.
Creating an MLA Header | What to Include & How to Format It
Aug 22, 2019 · Start with a header containing your name, instructor's name, course, and date, followed by the paper's title.
Setting Up an MLA Style Heading in MS Word - Creating a ...
Mar 12, 2025 · Create a header in the upper right-hand corner that includes your last name, followed by a space with a page number; number all pages consecutively with Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), …
Formatting Your MLA Paper - MLA Style Guide, 8th & 9th ...
Aug 19, 2025 · This LibGuide reflects the changes to MLA style as directed by the MLA Handbook, Eighth & Ninth Editions.