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