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Frequently Asked Questions

Which citation styles are supported?

Formatly supports over 50+ academic styles, including APA (7th ed.), MLA (9th ed.), Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, and various journal-specific requirements.

Is my research data secure?

Yes. We use institutional-grade end-to-end encryption. Your documents are encrypted locally before transmission, ensuring only you and your authorized collaborators can access them.

How long does the formatting process take?

Most documents are processed in under 60 seconds. Larger theses or complex dissertations may take up to 2 minutes for complete style verification.

Can I collaborate with my research team?

Absolutely. You can invite co-authors and editors to your document workspace to review changes and finalize formatting in real-time.

Does Formatly support tracked changes?

Yes, absolutely. Formatly doesn't just format your document; it returns it with tracked changes enabled. This allows you to see exactly what was adjusted - from citation corrections to margin shifts - giving you full control over the final version.

What file formats do you support?

Currently, we support .docx, .odt, and .pdf imports. You can export your formatted document as publication-ready .docx or .pdf files.