Elsevier
Automatica Template
Write your Automatica paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official Elsevier format — with author–year references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Automatica format
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Automatica, 12(3), pp. 45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Automatica template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Automatica format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Automatica template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Automatica use?
Automatica uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Automatica, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Is the Automatica template one column or two?
Automatica uses a single-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what Elsevier expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Automatica?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Automatica 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 Automatica template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Automatica format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
What is Automatica?
Elsevier journal (elsarticle). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Elsevier.
Can I export a submission-ready Automatica PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Automatica template (the elsarticle class, single-column) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Automatica template cost?
You can start writing in the Automatica template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Automatica PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.