By Is 11 Font too small?
You can use point sizes in the point sizing, ie 10.5, 11.7. It will work just fine. I usually used a font size of 11 when I wrote papers for classes.
What is the standard text size?
An easily legible font size for longer body text as used in magazines and books usually ranges between 8 and 12 points. To narrow down further, you have to know which font is used to make a reliable statement.
Is MLA format 11 or 12 font?
Whatever font you choose, MLA recommends that the regular and italics type styles contrast enough that they are each distinct from one another. The font size should be 12 pt. Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks (unless otherwise prompted by your instructor).
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
What is proper MLA format?
MLA Formatting BasicsUse white 8 ½ x 11” paper.Make 1 inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides.The first word in every paragraph should be indented one half inch.Indent set-off quotations one inch from the left margin.Use any type of font that is easy to read, such as Times New Roman. Use 12 point size.
Why do we use MLA style?
Why Use MLA? Using MLA Style properly makes it easier for readers to navigate and comprehend a text through familiar cues that refer to sources and borrowed information. Editors and instructors also encourage everyone to use the same format so there is consistency of style within a given field.