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PLOS ONE Template
Write your PLOS ONE 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 ONE 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 ONE. 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 ONE template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the PLOS ONE format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the PLOS ONE 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 ONE use?
PLOS ONE 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 ONE. 2023;12(3):45–58.
Is the PLOS ONE template one column or two?
PLOS ONE 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 ONE?
No. DocuGuru generates the article LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a PLOS-ready PLOS ONE 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 ONE template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the PLOS ONE format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is PLOS ONE?
PLOS ONE is an inclusive, open-access journal spanning all areas of science. It is a life sciences and medicine journal, published by PLOS.
Can I export a submission-ready PLOS ONE PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official PLOS ONE 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 ONE template cost?
You can start writing in the PLOS ONE template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready PLOS ONE PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.