MLA Writing format – What is the page margin? One Inch margin. – What are the appropriate font types? Your title should be in 12-point font, not in a larger font. – What should the font size be? The font size for the MLA format should be always 12-point font. – How should the page spacing be? The spacing should always be double spaced. – How do you do the page numbering? The numbers should start on the first page and be in the top right corner. – Where should name , subject, and date placement be? You name, subject and date goes in the left hand margin, all on a separate double spaced line. – Where should the essay title placement be? After you name and information double space again and enter the title. – What should be in the paragraph spacing? They should all be double spaced.