IOP Publishing
Journal of Optics Template
Write your Journal of Optics paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official IOP Publishing format — with numbered references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Journal of Optics format
| Publisher | IOP Publishing |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (IOP) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Journal of Optics 12 (2023) 45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Journal of Optics template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Journal of Optics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Optics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official IOP Publishing single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Journal of Optics use?
Journal of Optics uses Numbered (IOP) 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, A representative article title, Journal of Optics 12 (2023) 45–58.
Is the Journal of Optics template one column or two?
Journal of Optics 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 IOP Publishing expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Journal of Optics?
No. DocuGuru generates the iopjournal LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a IOP Publishing-ready Journal of Optics 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 Journal of Optics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Journal of Optics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Journal of Optics?
IOP Publishing journal. It is a physics journal, published by IOP Publishing.
Can I export a submission-ready Journal of Optics PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Journal of Optics template (the iopjournal class, single-column) that is ready to submit to IOP Publishing, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Journal of Optics template cost?
You can start writing in the Journal of Optics template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Journal of Optics PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.