Format the document to have a one-inch border.
Set the alignment to centered and place the cursor halfway down the page.
Set the font to a standard style like Times New Roman or Arial.
Type the title of the essay in 18-point font. Press "Enter" to go to the next line.
Change the font size to 12 points and type the full name of the essay's author.
Press "Enter." On the next line type the professor's name.
Press "Enter." On the next line type the course name and number (if applicable).
Press "Enter." On the next line type the name of the college or university.
Press "Enter." On the next line type the date the essay is due or submitted (for example: January 1, 2011).