How to set up an essay in MLA format in Google Drive
Step 1: Getting Started
 Go to http://tbms.wpusd.k12.ca.us/
 Click on “Student Google Drive” under “Quick Links”
Step 2: Logging in
 Log into your Google Drive Account using your computer log in.
 For example 19arnoldkg (high school graduation year, last name, first
initial, middle initial)
Step 3: Creating a Document
 Create a new document: Click on create and then document.
 Mouse over “Untitled Document” in upper left hand corner. Click on
it and create a name for your document.
Step 4: Document Set Up
 Change font to Times New Roman, 12 point
 Set up line spacing by clicking on Format, Line Spacing and then
select 2.0.
Step 5: Header
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Create a Header by clicking on Insert and then Header.
You will need to change the font to Times New Roman, 12 point.
Then click Insert, Page number, Top of page and right justify it.
Click on the space before the number and type your last name.
Click out of the header when finished.
Step 6: Heading
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Line one: type your first and last name.
Line two: type your teacher’s name.
Line three: type the class and period.
Line four: type the date (1 April 2013).
Step 7: Essay Title
 Click on the center button and then type your title.
Step 8: Beginning Essay
 To begin your essay click on left justify and then tab to indent your
first paragraph.