The margins of your paper will be set automatically by the Word program. The program provides for the typical one-inch margin on the sides and on the top and bottom of your paper.
If you are using MLA form (typical for most high school assignments), your paper will not need a title page unless your teacher asks for one.
Your teacher will probably require your paper to be double spaced. To establish double spacing, go to FORMAT, then select PARAGRAPH, then a box will pop up. Under the area called LINE SPACING, select DOUBLE.
At the top left margin of the first page, type your name, the instructor’s name, your course, and the date. Double space between these lines.
To center the title, first type it out. Then highlight the entire title.
Click on FORMAT at the top of the page. Select PARAGRAPH from the list, and a box will appear. Select CENTER from the box entitled ALIGNMENT. Then select OKAY.
Double space after your title to begin typing your text. You may need to adjust your ALIGNMENT back to LEFT (instead of centered, like your title).
To indent your first line, use the TAB button. At the end of a paragraph, hit the ENTER button to return to a new line.
