A hanging indent occurs when you indent
The first line of a works cited entry
The second line of a works cited entry
The lines after the first in a works cited entry
The last line of a works cited entry
The first line of a works cited entry is not indented. It is typically aligned with the left margin. The hanging indent is used for the lines after the first in a works cited entry. This means that the second line and any subsequent lines are indented, while the first line remains flush with the left margin. The last line of a works cited entry is also not indented. It is aligned with the left margin, just like the first line.
A hanging indent occurs when you indent the second line and subsequent lines of a works cited entry.
Here is a breakdown of the indentation for each line of a works cited entry:
1. The first line of a works cited entry: The first line starts at the left margin and is not indented.
2. The second line of a works cited entry: The second line and any subsequent lines are indented. To create a hanging indent, you need to indent this line by 0.5 inches or 1.27 cm.
3. The lines after the first in a works cited entry: All lines after the first line, including the second line, should be indented.
4. The last line of a works cited entry: The last line of a works cited entry does not require any special indentation. It ends at the right margin and is not indented.
A hanging indent occurs when you indent the second and subsequent lines in a works cited entry, while the first line remains flush with the left margin. This formatting style is commonly used in academic or research papers to create a consistent and uniform appearance for citations.
To create a hanging indent in a works cited entry, you can follow these steps in common word processing software like Microsoft Word or Google Docs:
1. Start by typing or pasting the entire works cited entry.
2. Select the entire citation or the lines you want to format with a hanging indent. You can do this by clicking and dragging your cursor over the text or by holding down the "Ctrl" key (or "Cmd" key on macOS) while clicking on each line.
3. Once the desired lines are selected, go to the "Paragraph" settings or formatting options. You can usually find this option in the toolbar or by right-clicking and selecting "Paragraph" from a context menu.
4. Within the paragraph settings, locate the option for indentation. Look for a field that allows you to set the indentation for the selected text.
5. Change the indentation for the left side (often called the "First line" or "Hanging") to a value of your choice. Typically, this value is around 0.5 inches or 1.27 cm, but you can adjust it to your preference.
6. Apply the changes by clicking "OK" or "Apply" in the paragraph settings dialog box.
By following these steps, the second and subsequent lines of your works cited entry will be indented, while the first line remains flush with the left margin, creating a hanging indent.