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Is the heading in MLA double spaced?

Is the heading in MLA double spaced?

Double space between the title and the first line of the text. Create a header in the upper right-hand corner that includes your last name, followed by a space with a page number.

How many spaces should a paragraph be after MLA?

Paragraph Indentation – Paragraphs should be indented 5 spaces or 1/2 inch.

What is the rule for spaces after a period?

Unless you are typing on an actual typewriter, you no longer have to put two spaces after a period. Or a question mark. Or an exclamation point. The rule applies to all end punctuation.

Do you put spaces in between paragraphs?

Unless you have been directed otherwise by your program, all text in the essay should be double-spaced (p. 229), and no extra space (aside from the double-spacing) should be inserted between paragraphs.

What is a line break between paragraphs?

When a line break is inserted the cursor moves down a single line, which is different from the paragraph which ends the paragraph and starts a new one. When you hold Shift and press Enter a line break tag is inserted ( ) and the text entered after the line break will appear on the next line down.