MLA: New Paragraphs (indentation)

In MLA Format, you must indent the first line of each paragraph. To do this, click Tab which will indent the sentence a half an inch from the margin.

Or you can use the Decrease Indent or Increase Indent buttons. However, make sure the indent is set to 0.5". To make sure the indent is set to 0.5'' go to Page Layout> Paragraph> Indent. Then set the left side indent to 0.5''.