PLOS ONE Manuscript Template
Free manuscript template for PLOS ONE. Official formatting, rolling submissions, open access. Submission-ready PDF.
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What's Included
- Official PLOS Formatting
Matches the PLOS manuscript style — fonts, margins, section headings.
- Variable Length
No page limit at submission. Template shows word count for your reference.
- Required Sections Scaffold
Abstract, intro, methods, results, discussion, conclusions — all pre-stubbed.
- Data Availability Statement
Required section pre-stubbed with PLOS-specific language.
- Figure + Supporting Info
Figure captions in PLOS format + supporting info (S1, S2…) conventions.
- Citation Style
Vancouver numeric citation style — PLOS default.
PLOS ONE Format
Single-column manuscript, variable length
PLOS ONE Key Dates
No deadlines — submit anytime
Editorial assessment for scope
Typical turnaround
Typically 1-2 rounds
Total time from submission
Open access, immediate
* Dates are approximate. Check journals.plos.org for official deadlines.
Common Submission Mistakes (And How We Prevent Them)
Missing Data Availability statement
Required since 2014 — our template scaffolds it with the PLOS-preferred language.
Figures not cited in order
Template warns when Figure N is referenced before Figure N-1.
Supporting info not labeled S1_File etc.
Our supporting info builder enforces the S1_File / S1_Fig naming convention.
Wrong citation style
PLOS requires Vancouver numeric — we default to it.
Instant Preview
See your paper formatted as you type. No compile wait.
Real-Time Collaboration
Work with co-authors simultaneously. No version conflicts.
AI Writing Help
Draft faster, improve clarity, catch issues before reviewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
No hard limit, but PLOS encourages papers that fit the scope of a single coherent study.
Yes — all PLOS ONE papers are open access. An article processing charge applies at acceptance.
All data must be publicly available, in a repository, or available on request. Our template scaffolds the statement.
Yes — invite unlimited collaborators with live real-time editing and comments.
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