In MLA style, in-text citations are typically formatted in the following ways:
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Author-Page Format: The author's last name and the page number from which the information was taken are included in parentheses at the end of the sentence. For example: (Smith 123).
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Author's Name in Text: If the author's name is mentioned in the text, only the page number is included in the parentheses. For example: According to Smith, "..." (123).
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Multiple Authors: If there are two authors, both last names are included in the citation. For example: (Smith and Johnson 45). If there are three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by "et al." For example: (Smith et al. 78).
These formats help ensure that readers can easily locate the sources used in your work.
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