How do you cite an article in-text MLA style if the mention last name in text of your sentence and source are using is not paginated?

If you are mentioning the last name of the author in your sentence, but the source you are citing does not have page numbers, the in-text citation should still include the author's last name and the shortened title to create a unique identifier for the source. It should look like the following:

Author's last name, "Shortened Title."

For example:

(Williams, "Article Title")

If you are not mentioning the author's last name in the text of your sentence, include the last name and the shortened article title separated by a comma in parentheses after the reference. Here's an example:

("Williams, Shortened Title").

To cite a non-paginated source like a website or a PDF file, you may use a paragraph number, section title, or heading instead of a page number. Format your citation as follows:

(Williams, "Shortened Title," para. 5) or (Williams, "Shortened Title," sec. 3)

If there are no paragraph numbers, section titles, or headings available, it is best to omit the page number from the citation. Ensure accuracy and consistency in your citations throughout your paper to avoid confusion.