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