Export to DOCX
KERNIT exports DOCX files with all journal formatting embedded — fonts, margins, column layout, heading styles, and table formatting. The file opens correctly in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice without additional configuration.
How to export DOCX
- Format your paper using a journal preset
Select a journal preset (IEEE, APA, Nature, etc.) and paste or type your manuscript content into the KERNIT editor.
- Click "Export DOCX"
Click the Export DOCX button in the toolbar. KERNIT generates the Word file entirely in your browser.
- File downloads as .docx
The .docx file downloads automatically to your device. No account required for free exports.
- Open in Word or upload to your journal's submission portal
Open the file in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice — or upload it directly to your journal's submission system.
What's included in the DOCX export
- Custom paragraph styles for each heading level
- Correct font sizes matching the journal specification
- Page margins and column layout for the selected preset
- Table styles with proper borders and cell padding
- Footnotes with correct numbering and placement
- Figure captions formatted per journal style
Compatibility
- Microsoft Word 2016 and later
- Google Docs (via upload)
- LibreOffice Writer 7+
- Overleaf (if the journal accepts DOCX submission)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How large is a typical DOCX export?
- A standard manuscript without embedded images is typically 50–200 KB. Files with figures or tables may be larger depending on content.
- Does the formatting survive round-tripping through Word?
- Yes. KERNIT embeds all paragraph styles, font definitions, and layout settings directly in the DOCX XML. Opening and re-saving in Word preserves the formatting.
- Are the custom styles named?
- Yes. Paragraph styles are named according to the journal preset — for example "IEEE Heading 1" or "APA Body Text". This makes it easy to identify and adjust styles in Word's Styles panel.
- Are track changes preserved from DOCX uploads?
- No. When you upload a DOCX file as input, KERNIT extracts the plain text content and reformats it. Track changes and comments in the original file are not carried over.
- Can I further edit the exported DOCX?
- Yes. The exported DOCX is a standard Word file. You can open it in any compatible application and make manual edits — adjust wording, add comments, or insert figures — without breaking the formatting.