MDPI

Solids Template

Write your Solids 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 Solids format

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, and C. Lee, A representative article title, Solids 12 (2023) 45–58.
LayoutSingle column
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Solids template — frequently asked questions

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