Authors who use Microsoft Word may prepare their papers for submission with the IUCr's Microsoft Word template, which enables authors to structure a manuscript for submission and publication.

Word template

This template is packaged with a number of tools, including tools that allow tables of experimental data to be prepared easily.

Mac template

To install this template, download and open IUCrWord.dmg, then drag the IUCrWord.app to a location on your Mac, e.g. your documents folder or your applications folder. Open the app to start writing your article.

Templates for older versions of Word

OpenOffice template

This is a simple template for use with OpenOffice.

Additional information

The templates are undergoing development, so if you have any comments please send them to the IUCr (med@iucr.org).

Please note that the templates do not work with Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac.