How to format a page in Microsoft Word?

There are three sections to every page

• Page Sizethe size of the paper

• Image Areathe section of the paper where text and images are placed

• Marginsthe space between the image area and page size

A “bleed” is when the image area extends to or beyond the limits of the page size. THERE IS NO MARGIN

How to set up a page and text in Microsoft Word?

Setup the page1. Click on Page Layout2. Set your Margins3. Set your Orientation4. Set your Page Size

Formatting Text1. Highlight the text2. click the arrow next to

Paragraph tab (right side pointing down)

3. Set the typeface, size, leading, indents for your text

MLA Research Paper

• Letter size 8.5x11 paper• 1 inch margins on all sides

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities on a secondary and post secondary level.

How to format the paper? How to format the text

• 12 point, Serif, align left, double line space

• Use italics for subheadings• Use a header, align right

AssignmentUse this presentation to answer these questions and email the answers to maxdcommmedia@gmail.com

1. On what side of the page is there a bleed in this Ebony magazine?

2. What is the name of the area between the Page Size and Image Area?

3. What menu or toolbar allows you to setup your page size and margins?

4. What is the image area of a page used for?5. What do the letters MLA stand for? What is

a post secondary school?6. If the Page Size is 8.5 x 11 inches and the

margins are 1 inch on all four sides, what is the size of the Image Area?