Numbering pages in MS Word 2007 - MLA Style

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Numbering pages in MS Word, MLA formatting

Make sure you are on the correct tab: INSERT

header

You will need the first one, named BLANK:

blank

After you choose BLANK, you will see this:

gray

After typing your last name, hit the space bar, then click on PAGE NUMBER to number the pages:

page

Choose CURRENT POSITION > PLAIN NUMBER

Note: If someone else has the same last name as you, put your first initial in front of your last name (example: S. Smith). If someone else has the same last name and first initial, usually the middle initial is added, but consult with your instructor as to his preference.

Highlight your name and the page number, and correct the font to Times New Roman, 12 point:

font

then click on the HOME tab, find the "Right Align" button and click it:

right align

Now your header should look like this:

header

Click in the body of your paper so that the header turns gray. You are using MLA formatting correctly, and MS Word will now number your pages