Download professionally formatted MLA templates for Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Perfect formatting, proper spacing, and MLA 9th edition compliance guaranteed.
Complete MLA format template for Microsoft Word (.docx) with proper headers, spacing, and formatting.
Ready-to-use Google Docs template with all MLA formatting requirements pre-configured.
Extended template with outline structure for research papers, including citation examples.
[Your introduction paragraph goes here. This template is pre-formatted with proper MLA spacing, font, and margins...]
[Body paragraph with proper indentation. All formatting follows MLA 9th edition guidelines...]
[Continue with your content. The template handles all formatting automatically...]
Choose the template that best fits your needs - Word, Google Docs, or Research Paper template. All are free and ready to use.
Replace the placeholder text with your actual information: name, instructor, course, date, and paper title.
Begin typing your paper content. The formatting is already set up correctly, so you can focus on your writing.
Use the citation examples in the template to properly cite your sources. Update the Works Cited page as needed.
No need to set up formatting from scratch. Start writing immediately with pre-configured templates.
Templates follow MLA 9th edition guidelines precisely. No formatting errors or missed requirements.
Spend your time on research and writing, not on formatting. Templates handle the technical details.
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Replace the bracketed placeholders with your actual information:
Replace: [Your Name]
With: Sarah Johnson
Replace: [Instructor Name]
With: Professor Smith
Replace: [Course Name]
With: English 101
Replace: [Date]
With: 24 September 2025
Update the running header with your last name:
Change: Smith 1
To: [YourLastName] 1
The page number will update automatically as you add pages.
Center your paper title and use proper capitalization:
Example: The Impact of Social Media on Modern Communication
No bold, italics, or quotation marks on your own title.
Replace sample citations with your actual sources:
Use the citation examples as a guide, but replace with your actual sources following MLA format.
View our citation guide for detailed formatting rules.
While templates are great for full papers, use our header generator for quick, custom headers.