The Hidden Google Docs Mla Formatting Flaws That Secretly Cost You Grades
By Chloe Bennett
Correcting these anomalies requires bypassing automatic styling and setting values manually. The table below outlines the exact mechanical differences between Docs defaults and current institutional grading standards.
| Structural Element | Google Docs Factory Default | MLA 9th Edition Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Document Margins | Inconsistent (often variable on mobile or imports) | Strict one-inch margins on top, bottom, left, and right |
| Typography Selection | Arial or Roboto, 11 pt | Standard Times New Roman font size 12 pt (or acceptable equivalent serif) |
| Vertical Line Spacing | 1.15 line pitch with dynamic post-paragraph padding | Exact double space settings (2.0) with zero added before/after points |
| Paragraph Indentation | None (flush left, relying on blank return lines) | Precise 0.5-inch first-line indent applied automatically |
| Works Cited Entries | Standard block paragraphs or manual spacebar indentations | Automated 0.5-inch hanging indent on all subsequent reference lines |
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