MLA Margins in Google Docs (The Ultimate Guide for 2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to put MLA margins in Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Google Docs Margins in MLA

Follow the steps below to place MLA margins in Google Docs.

1. Click the “File” Menu and Select “Page Setup”

Click on “File” in the top menu bar and select “Page setup” from the dropdown menu.

2. Manually Set Margins to 1 Inch

In the Page setup window, change the margins to 1 inch for the top, bottom, left, and right. This is the standard margin size for MLA format.

3. Click “OK” to Apply

Click “OK” to save your changes in the margin settings.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of putting MLA margins in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to show the margins in Google Docs.