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Numbering pages in MS Word, MLA formatting |
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Go to View > Header and Footer |
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2 things will happen: 1. the body of your paper becomes grey, and you will not be able to edit it. 2. The following box appears: |
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Type your last name, hit the space bar, then click on the number sign in the Header and Footer box. |
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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. |
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Highlight your name and the page number : |
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then find the "Right Align" button and click it: |
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Now your header should look like this: |
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Close your header/footer box. You are using MLA formatting correctly, and MS Word will now number your pages |