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PeerJ Computer Science Template
Write your PeerJ Computer Science paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official PeerJ format — with author–year references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the PeerJ Computer Science format
| Publisher | PeerJ |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (APA) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B., & Lee, C. (2023). A representative article title. PeerJ Computer Science, 12(3), 45–58. |
| Layout | Two column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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PeerJ Computer Science template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the PeerJ Computer Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the PeerJ Computer Science template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official PeerJ two-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does PeerJ Computer Science use?
PeerJ Computer Science uses Author–year (APA) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B., & Lee, C. (2023). A representative article title. PeerJ Computer Science, 12(3), 45–58.
Is the PeerJ Computer Science template one column or two?
PeerJ Computer Science uses a two-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what PeerJ expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to PeerJ Computer Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the wlpeerj LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a PeerJ-ready PeerJ Computer Science 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 PeerJ Computer Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the PeerJ Computer Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
What is PeerJ Computer Science?
PeerJ Computer Science is an open access, peer-reviewed journal covering all areas of computer science. It is a life sciences and medicine journal, published by PeerJ.
Can I export a submission-ready PeerJ Computer Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official PeerJ Computer Science template (the wlpeerj class, two-column) that is ready to submit to PeerJ, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the PeerJ Computer Science template cost?
You can start writing in the PeerJ Computer Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready PeerJ Computer Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.