Manuscript Formatting Services
Spend Less Time Formatting. More Time for Your Research.
Get your manuscript professionally formatted to your target journal’s guidelines — in just 2 days. We handle every detail so you can save hours and submit with confidence.
Guaranteed Accuracy. Zero Rejections for Formatting Issues.
What is Included in the Service
Complete Compliance with Journal Guidelines
All journal requirements—including template, font, layout, and line spacing—are meticulously applied. Even optional guidelines will be followed to ensure flawless submission.
Seamless Language Style Adjustments
American English will be changed to British English or vice versa, as required by the journal.
Manuscript Structure Reorganization
If required by the journal, we’ll rearrange sections to match the journal’s preferred order (e.g., moving the methods section to the end of the paper).
Precise Reference & Citation Formatting
In-text citations and reference lists will be formatted as per the journal’s style, and the citations and references will be cross-checked against each other for accuracy.
Highlighting Beyond-Scope Requirements
We’ll flag any journal-specific requirements that are outside the service scope (e.g., creating keywords, highlights, etc.) and share detailed notes.
Creation of Additional Documents
Separate title pages or individual figure files required by the journal? We create additional documents as required.
Insertion of Missing Reference Information
We cross-check all references for accuracy and update missing information where available online. We will flag any missing information that is not available through comments.
Endnote & Footnote Adjustments
Easily convert text between endnotes and footnotes—formatted exactly to your journal’s specifications. Endnotes or footnotes will, however, not be created from scratch.
We support various document types
Journal article
Thesis/dissertation
Case report
Conference papers and documents
Books
Research proposal
Technical/business report
Literature review
Abstracts
Clinical study reports
Medical guidelines and protocols
Why Choose Editage for Manuscript Formatting
Expert-led Service
Experts who can follow all major style guidelines like APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, AMA, etc. work on your paper
Fast Delivery Guaranteed
Get your manuscript formatted in as little as 2 working days, and if we miss the deadline, you get a guaranteed refund
High Security Standards
We follow strict confidentiality and data protection protocols to ensure your research remains safe and secure
Flexible Options
A single-round service or unlimited formatting for 365 days—enjoy flexibility and cost savings that fit your publishing needs
Manuscript Formatting Title References
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Editage guarantees precise manuscript formatting that strictly follows your target journal’s submission guidelines. If any formatting issues within our service scope are identified, we will re-format your manuscript at no additional cost.
| ⏰ Turnaround time | Delivery in 2-3 working days |
|---|---|
| 💲 Rate | $60 for Standard Formatting and $100 for Multi-round Formatting |
| 🪄 Features | Formatting to match journal guidelines, including reference & citation formatting and template application |
| ✏️ Citation Style | IEEE, APA, MLA, AMA, Chicago, all journal styles |
| 📄 Document types | Research articles, thesis, abstracts, etc. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you format manuscripts for journal submissions?
We format research papers for journal submission. You can request manuscript formatting using the online submission form and insert the URL of the journal you are submitting your article so that our editors can make sure that your submission fulfills all the journal's article formatting requirements. - 02
How can I share my manuscript or research paper with you so that it can get formatted?
We have a secure online submission system in place for you to upload documents. If you have a document ready for formatting, you can choose the Manuscript formatting services and upload it directly. - 03
What file format should I submit when requesting manuscript formatting?
Currently, only Microsoft Word files are supported. Please note that PDF and Latex files are not supported. - 04
If the journal guidelines mention a word count limit, do you reduce the word count to reflect this?
Word reduction is not included in the scope of this service. If you wish to reduce the word count of your paper or abstract, you can do so through the Editage Editing Services. - 05
Why does my formatted paper look different from papers published in the target journal?
We format the manuscript according to the journal submission guidelines. After the journal accepts the paper, the journal will make several typesetting and other formatting related changes; therefore, the final format of the published paper may differ from the format of the submitted manuscript. At the submission stage, journals only expect and require that authors apply the formatting guidelines provided by the journal. We only refer to sample papers or published papers on the journal website when journal guidelines ask authors to do so for the purpose of complying with the journal's guidelines. - 06
Can you format my thesis?
Yes, we can. If your university/institution guidelines are in English or if standard style guides like APA format can be applied to the thesis, we can format it for you. - 07
What separate files will you create for me within this manuscript formatting service?
If required by the journal, we will move sections such as the title page, figures, and tables to separate files. However, this service does not include the creation of separate abbreviation lists, highlights, cover letters, or reporting guideline checklists. Additional files required by the journal, like graphical abstracts, cover letter, etc., can be requested separately and will be chargeable. - 08
If I use this journal formatting service, will my paper be considered ready for journal submission?
Please refer to the comments left in the paper by the publication expert before submitting to the journal. The expert will highlight any additional requirements that might need to be met before submission. - 09
What is the difference between manuscript formatting and editing?
Our formatters ensure your manuscript follows journal guidelines for layout, fonts, spacing, citations, headings, and more, but do not correct grammar or language in the paper. - 10
Are figures or measurement units also included in the formatting?
Changes to measurement units, number styles, gene name/symbol notation, table size/resolution, etc. are not included in the scope of this service. Please contact your customer service manager for these requirements, and they will direct you to the correct Editage service to meet your needs. - 11
How can I get free manuscript formatting under Multi-round Formatting Service?
Under Multi-journal formatting plan, you can get unlimited free formatting for 365 days from the date of purchase of the plan. The formatting will only be applicable on the same manuscript, i.e., if you submit a different paper under the plan, it will be charged as a new job. - 12
Can you format references that have been processed using EndNote software?
Currently, this service only supports the manual formatting of references and does not support the formatting of reference lists made using EndNote software. - 13
Will you add subheadings to my abstract if needed by the journal?
The addition of subheadings to the abstract or the division of the abstract into sections requires content knowledge. Hence, our formatting experts will not be able to do this. They will highlight such a journal requirement to you through an appropriate comment.
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