How do I write a paper in the Cell format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Cell template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Cell use?
Cell uses Numbered (Elsevier) 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, C. Lee, A representative article title, Cell 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Cell?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Cell 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 Cell template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Cell format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Cell?
Cell is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Cell template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Cell PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Cell template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Cell template cost?
You can start writing in the Cell template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Cell PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
