{"id":36184,"date":"2025-05-22T10:50:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T05:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?p=36184"},"modified":"2025-08-13T17:55:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:25:16","slug":"mla-headings-and-headers-formatting-style-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/mla-headings-and-headers-formatting-style-with-examples","title":{"rendered":"MLA Headings and Headers: Formatting Style with Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide provides standardized <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/research-paper-manuscript-formatting-services\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">formatting guidelines for academic writing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This article explains the proper format for MLA headings and describes MLA headers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes! MLA headings and headers are two distinct features in the style guide. Read on to learn more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MLA Heading<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Headings are the titles of different sections and subsections in an academic paper. They are typically written in a larger font and boldface to distinguish them from the rest of the text.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MLA Heading Format<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MLA does not prescribe a specific format for headings but requires consistency throughout the paper. The following styles are recommended for different heading levels:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Heading Level 1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Heading Level 2\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Heading Level 3<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some key guidelines for MLA heading style:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use heading levels only if they appear more than once. For example, you cannot have a single Heading Level 2 under Heading Level 1; there must be at least two subsections (i.e., subheadings) under the main section. Otherwise, avoid dividing the content into subsections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Headings should be left-aligned without indentation. Do not center them over the text.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use title case for headings, meaning the first letter of each major word is capitalized, except for small words such as short prepositions and articles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MLA Heading Examples<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s an example of how MLA headings and subheadings can be formatted in a paper. Suppose you are writing a paper about team sports and individual sports.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the introduction, you would divide your paper into two main sections. Each section can then be further divided into subsections based on the specific sports you wish to explore.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Introduction (Heading Level 1)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Team Sports (Heading Level 1)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Football (Heading Level 2)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Basketball (Heading Level 2)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Cricket (Heading Level 2)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Individual Sports (Heading Level 1)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Tennis (Heading Level 2)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Single player Match (Heading Level 3)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Double player Match (Heading Level 3)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Badminton (Heading Level 2)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Single player Match (Heading Level 3)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Double player Match (Heading Level 3)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Chess (Heading Level 2)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MLA Header<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An MLA header must appear on the first page of the paper, including your name, your instructor\u2019s name, the name of your course, and the submission date, each on a separate line.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below this, the title of the paper should be centered and written in the same font size as the rest of the text. Note that the title should NOT be in boldface.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, your surname and the page number should be placed in the top right corner of the page.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MLA Header Format<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The MLA header format is as follows:<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Full name<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Instructor\u2019s name<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Name of the course<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Date of submission<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: red;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Title of the paper<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MLA Header Example<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s an example of how an MLA header would appear in an academic paper:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36185 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-03-10-152222-300x108.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"547\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-03-10-152222-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-03-10-152222.png 668w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/research-paper-manuscript-formatting-services?utm_source=editageinsights&amp;utm_medium=footerbanner&amp;utm_campaign=mla-headings-and-headers-formatting-style-with-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting.jpg\" alt=\"Manuscript formatting footer banner\" width=\"856\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting.jpg 856w, https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting-768x179.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting-850x200.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide provides standardized formatting guidelines for academic writing. 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