Custom Styles in Formatly: Beyond Standard Guidelines

While Formatly supports all major academic styles out of the box, we understand that many institutions and publications have requirements beyond standard style guides. Formatly's custom style options give you the flexibility you need. ## When You Might Need Custom Styles ### Institutional Variations Many universities add specific formatting requirements on top of standard APA or MLA — particular title page formats, signature page placement, or section ordering. ### Journal-Specific Rules Academic journals often have idiosyncratic formatting requirements that differ from standard style guides. These may include specific reference formats, heading styles, or table formatting rules. ### Departmental Preferences Some academic departments have formatting preferences that aren't covered by standard style guides. These might include particular citation formats or document organization requirements. ### Style Guide Editions in Transition During transitions between style guide editions, some institutions continue using older editions while others adopt the newest one. ## Formatly's Custom Style Options ### Style Variants Modify specific formatting elements within any supported style: - Citation format preferences - Heading hierarchy options - Font and spacing variations - Language variant adjustments ### Custom Templates For institutional users with specific requirements, Formatly can work with you to create custom formatting templates that match your institution's guidelines. ## Requesting Custom Support If your formatting requirements aren't covered by our standard styles, contact us at support@formatlyapp.com. We can advise on whether custom style options can meet your needs. ## Future Development We're continuously expanding Formatly's style support based on user feedback. If you have specific style requirements, let us know — your input helps us prioritize development. Formatly's goal is to handle any academic formatting need you have, whether standard or custom.