American Physical Society
Physical Review Letters Template
Write your Physical Review Letters paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official American Physical Society format — with numbered references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Physical Review Letters format
| Publisher | American Physical Society |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (APS) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, Physical Review Letters 12, 45 (2023). |
| Layout | Two column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Physical Review Letters template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Physical Review Letters format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Physical Review Letters template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official American Physical Society two-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Physical Review Letters use?
Physical Review Letters uses Numbered (APS) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, Physical Review Letters 12, 45 (2023).
Is the Physical Review Letters template one column or two?
Physical Review Letters uses a two-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what American Physical Society expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Physical Review Letters?
No. DocuGuru generates the revtex4-2 LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a American Physical Society-ready Physical Review Letters document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Physical Review Letters template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Physical Review Letters format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Physical Review Letters?
APS Physical Review Letters. It is a physics journal, published by American Physical Society.
Can I export a submission-ready Physical Review Letters PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Physical Review Letters template (the revtex4-2 class, two-column) that is ready to submit to American Physical Society, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Physical Review Letters template cost?
You can start writing in the Physical Review Letters template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Physical Review Letters PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.