While Formatly supports all major academic styles out of the box, we understand that many institutions and publications have requirements beyond standard style guides. Customizing layouts manually can be a frustrating and tedious struggle. 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 are not 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 are not covered by our standard styles, contact us at support@formatlyapp.com. We can advise on whether custom style options can meet your needs.

Need custom formatting? Try Formatly today to upload and format your document, or contact us to build a custom style template for your institution.