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PLOS Biology Template
Write your PLOS Biology paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official PLOS format — with numbered references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the PLOS Biology format
| Publisher | PLOS |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Vancouver) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. PLOS Biology. 2023;12(3):45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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PLOS Biology template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the PLOS Biology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the PLOS Biology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official PLOS single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does PLOS Biology use?
PLOS Biology uses Numbered (Vancouver) 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. PLOS Biology. 2023;12(3):45–58.
Is the PLOS Biology template one column or two?
PLOS Biology 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 PLOS expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to PLOS Biology?
No. DocuGuru generates the article LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a PLOS-ready PLOS Biology 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 PLOS Biology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the PLOS Biology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is PLOS Biology?
PLOS Biology is a leading life science journal that champions inclusive, high-impact research across all disciplines—from molecules to ecosystems. It is a life sciences and medicine journal, published by PLOS.
Can I export a submission-ready PLOS Biology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official PLOS Biology template (the article class, single-column) that is ready to submit to PLOS, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the PLOS Biology template cost?
You can start writing in the PLOS Biology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready PLOS Biology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.