MDPI

Microwave Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Microwave in one click — DocuGuru applies the official MDPI template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Microwave format

Microwave is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Microwave 2023, 12, 45–58.

Formats any DOI in Microwave style. No sign-up.

You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Microwave template — frequently asked questions

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