Automatic Format Standards Verification

Thesis Format Checker | Verify Fonts, Margins, Headings, TOC, and Page Numbers

Check thesis layout issues such as fonts, sizes, line spacing, margins, heading levels, table of contents, headers, footers, and page-number placement before final handoff.

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Check thesis layout issues such as fonts, sizes, line spacing, margins, heading levels, table of contents, headers, footers, and page-number placement before final handoff.

  • Automatically check fonts, sizes, line spacing, margins and other basic formats
  • Verify heading levels and table of contents generation standards
  • Check reference formats and citation consistency
  • Use this page when your thesis content is complete but you are unsure whether the formatting meets school or journal requirements.
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2026-04-16
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Reviewed against the platform’s public format-fixing guide, format-refinement tool, GB/T 7714 guide, and thesis-template page, together with the official GB/T 7714 registry entry and publicly available Peking University format self-check/template guidance, so this page stays focused on layout verification, heading consistency, and citation-format checks.

Source basis
Chinese National Standard registry: GB/T 7714-2015
openstd.samr.gov.cn
Used to verify the formal national-standard source behind reference-format checks.
Peking University thesis format self-check sheet
ere.coe.pku.edu.cn
Used to verify real university self-check items such as heading levels, blind-review versions, and page-layout checks.
Peking University philosophy library thesis-format guide
lib.phil.pku.edu.cn
Used to verify practical school-level guidance around styles, section breaks, TOC, and header/footer setup.
Thesis format fixing guide
acaids.com
Used to supplement public guidance on common format issues and repair steps.
Format refinement tool
acaids.com
Used to supplement the unified cleanup step after automatic checking.
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Related workflows and reference pages

Open format refinementCheck university thesis rulesRead the GB/T 7714 guideGenerate defense slidesPrepare defense Q&ARead the defense preparation guide

What this page helps you do first

  • Automatically check fonts, sizes, line spacing, margins and other basic formats
  • Verify heading levels and table of contents generation standards
  • Check reference formats and citation consistency

When this page is most useful

Use this page when your thesis content is complete but you are unsure whether the formatting meets school or journal requirements.

It is especially useful for final format verification before submission, defense, or journal submission.

What the format checker helps you verify

  • Fonts, sizes, line spacing, paragraph spacing
  • Headers, footers, page numbers, binding settings
  • Heading levels and table of contents generation standards
  • Reference formats (GBT7714, APA, etc.) and citation consistency

Why format checking deserves dedicated attention

Format issues are one of the most common deduction factors. Many students write good thesis content but get asked for revisions due to format non-compliance. Dedicated format checking helps you pass this final gate.

Frequently asked questions

Which format standards are supported?
Currently supports GBT7714, APA, MLA and other common reference format standards. More format standards will be added in future updates.
Will the system automatically fix issues if found?
The system marks problem locations and provides fix suggestions. Some format issues support one-click fixes depending on document complexity.
Can both Word and PDF formats be checked?
Word document format checking is more comprehensive. PDF format can partially check content like fonts and figure labels.
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