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MLA (Modern Language Association) format is a widely used citation style for academic papers in the humanities. The MLA header is a crucial component that appears at the top of your paper's first page, providing essential information about the author, instructor, course, and submission date. Learn more about MLA format requirements in our comprehensive guide.
According to MLA 9th edition guidelines, your header must include your full name, instructor's name, course name and number, and the date in day-month-year format. All text should be in 12-point Times New Roman font with double spacing and 1-inch margins. Check out our MLA header examples to see proper formatting.
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See ExamplesWrong: 9/23/2025 or 23-09-2025
Correct: 24 September 2025
Always use the day-month-year format with the month spelled out completely. Learn about more common mistakes to avoid.
Wrong: Arial 11pt or Calibri 12pt
Correct: Times New Roman 12pt
MLA format specifically requires Times New Roman font in 12-point size.
Wrong: Single spacing or 1.5 line spacing
Correct: Double spacing throughout
All text in your MLA paper, including the header, must be double-spaced.
Wrong: No last name and page number in top-right corner
Correct: "Smith 1" in top-right corner of each page
Every page should have your last name and page number in the running header.