What is standard manuscript format?

Standard manuscript format typically uses 12pt Courier New or Times New Roman, double-spacing, 1-inch margins on all sides and a header with author name, title and page number.

How many manuscript pages is 80,000 words?

An 80,000-word manuscript is approximately 320 pages in standard double-spaced format.

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Manuscript Page Count Calculator

Enter your word count or paste text to estimate manuscript pages. Standard manuscript format is double-spaced, 12pt Courier or Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins, about 250 words per page.

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Page count estimates assume standard formatting. Actual pages depend on font, size, margins and spacing.

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