Regardless of the specific style, nearly all formal papers share these basic "proper paper" settings: Standard 8.5 x 11 inches. Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.
Indent the first line of every paragraph by 0.5 inches (one Tab). 2. Choosing a Style The "proper" style depends on your field of study: General Format - Purdue OWL Regardless of the specific style, nearly all formal
12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial is the professional standard. Spacing: Entire document should be double-spaced. Regardless of the specific style