Which of the following is NOT listed as an MLA format rule in the material?

• A. Centered headings
• B. 12 point font
• C. In-text citations
• D. Times New Roman font

Answer: (A)

Centering headings isn’t a standard MLA rule. MLA formatting focuses on consistent elements like using a legible font (typically Times New Roman) in 12-point size, double-spaced text, 1-inch margins, and in-text citations that guide readers to the Works Cited list. The title on the first page is centered, but headings within the paper aren’t required to be centered by MLA guidelines; their alignment can vary and isn’t a fixed rule you’d typically see listed. Since the material commonly includes the font, font size, and in-text citation rules, the idea of centering headings isn’t part of the standard rules you’d memorize for MLA, which is why that option stands out as not listed.