Free MLA Citation Generator

Yes! Our MLA 9th edition citation generator is 100% free with no registration required. Generate unlimited citations for all your academic papers and essays.

MLA 9th edition (2021) is the latest version. The main differences include updated guidelines for citing TikTok and Instagram, new rules for ebooks and audiobooks, and clarifications on punctuation and formatting. Our generator follows MLA 9th edition standards.

For two authors, list both: "Smith, John, and Jane Doe." For three or more authors, list the first author followed by "et al.": "Smith, John, et al." In in-text citations, use (Smith and Doe) for two authors or (Smith et al.) for three or more.

For online sources, include the URL (without http:// or https://). For sources with a DOI (Digital Object Identifier), use the DOI instead as it's more permanent. Always include an access date for websites.

A hanging indent means the first line of each citation is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented 0.5 inches. In Word: select your citations, click the Paragraph settings, and under "Special," choose "Hanging." In Google Docs: Format → Align & indent → Indentation options → Special indent → Hanging.

Yes! This tool follows official MLA 9th edition guidelines. However, always verify citations against the MLA Handbook and check your institution's specific requirements. For comprehensive formatting and citation support for theses and dissertations, consider our professional academic writing services.