Springer Nature
Nature Communications Template
Write your Nature Communications paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official Springer Nature format — with superscript references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Nature Communications format
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Superscript numbered (Nature) Superscript — small raised numerals in the text 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Nature Communications 12, 45–58 (2023). |
| Layout | Two column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Nature Communications template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Nature Communications format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Nature Communications template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature two-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Nature Communications use?
Nature Communications uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals 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. Nature Communications 12, 45–58 (2023).
Is the Nature Communications template one column or two?
Nature Communications 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 Springer Nature expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Nature Communications?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Nature Communications 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 Nature Communications template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Nature Communications format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Nature Communications?
Open access journal publishing research from all areas of the natural sciences. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
Can I export a submission-ready Nature Communications PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Nature Communications template (the sn-jnl class, two-column) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Nature Communications template cost?
You can start writing in the Nature Communications template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Nature Communications PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.