General Guidelines
Whatever font you choose, MLA recommends that the regular and italics type styles contrast enough that they are each distinct from one another. The font size should be 12 pt. Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks (unless otherwise prompted by your instructor).
Is MLA a 12 font?
MLA recommends using 12-point Times New Roman, since it's easy to read and installed on every computer. Other standard fonts such as Arial or Georgia are also acceptable.
Does MLA format have a specific font?
Below are the basic rules for MLA formatting: 12 point font • Times New Roman or Arial font • Double spaced • 1 inch margins • Leave one space after punctuation (this is the default in modern Microsoft Word programs).
