Use a standard, readable font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri
Set the font size to 11 or 12 point
Use double spacing unless the prompt says otherwise
Set 1-inch margins on all sides
Align text to the left
Indent the first line of each paragraph
Include your name, course, instructor, and date if required
Add a title centered at the top if needed
Use page numbers if required
Follow the specific formatting instructions from the assignment prompt
Keep the essay in a clean, consistent format throughout
Save and submit the file in the required format, such as DOCX or PDF