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