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title: Standard Manuscript Format
description: "Before you submit a manuscript for editing, ensure it is in standard manuscript format. ## Template The easiest method is to download the template below. Copy your entire manuscript, and paste it into the template by selecting \"Edit\" and \"Paste…"
url: "https://www.bluepenbooks.com/help/standard-manuscript-format/"
updated: "2023-10-20"
category: Writing and Manuscript Prep
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# Standard Manuscript Format

Before you submit a manuscript for editing, ensure it is in standard manuscript format.

## Template

The easiest method is to download the template below. Copy your entire manuscript, and paste it into the template by selecting "Edit" and "Paste and match formatting."

 [Standard Manuscript Format](https://www.bluepenbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Standard-MS-Format.docx)[Download Template](https://www.bluepenbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Standard-MS-Format.docx)

## Formatting Checklist

- Double-spaced font
- 12-point Times New Roman
- 1-inch margins
- Standard A4 page size
- Left-aligned text
- 0.5" first-line indent
- No manual tabs (using tab button)
- One space between sentences

Tip: If you have extra spaces or manual tabs and aren't sure how to use find and replace to remove them, bring them to your proofreader's attention.

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