MDPI
Life Template
Write your Life 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 Life 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, Life 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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Life template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Life format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Life 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 Life use?
Life 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, Life 12 (2023) 45–58.
Is the Life template one column or two?
Life 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 Life?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Life 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 Life template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Life format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Life?
Life - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Life PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Life template (the mdpi class, single-column) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Life template cost?
You can start writing in the Life template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Life PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.