A first-line indent on the first paragraph of any text is optional, because it's obvious where the paragraph starts. Typically, a first-line indent should be no smaller than the current point size, or else it'll be hard to notice.

Do you indent the first paragraph in an essay?

Double space: Your entire essay should be double spaced, with no single spacing anywhere and no extra spacing anywhere. There should not be extra spaces between paragraphs. ... Indentation: The first line of each paragraph should be indented.

Should I indent the beginning of every paragraph?

The first line of each new paragraph should be indented by one tab space, which should be set to 0.5 in or 1.27 cms (p. 229). ... Begin every line of text from the left margin, except for the first line of each paragraph.