How to Include the Header

The following video is a tutorial for creating the header feature that in MLA format, and I have elaborated on it further below.  Let me know if this video is helpful, or if you have any difficulties as you attempt this process!

Setting the Header in Microsoft Word

• Start on the first page of the paper
• Go to the "View" Menu 
• Select "Header and Footer"
• Justify to the right (make sure your text is all the way to the right)
• Type your last name 
• Locate the button on the pop-up menu to the far left (# insert page number)

It should look like this:

After you have done this, you want to make sure that you start the header on the second page.  To do this you need to select the button with the number 1 on it (different first page).  This will allow you to start the count on the second page.