Yes — the reference list is included in every formatting order. We check and reformat every entry to the correct style for your required citation format (Harvard, APA, OSCOLA, Vancouver, etc.). This includes correct punctuation, italics, capitalisation, DOIs, hanging indents and ordering — all applied consistently across every source type in your list.

No. Formatting applies visual and structural changes only — page layout, heading styles, spacing, reference list structure and document navigation. We do not add, remove or change any of your written content. If we notice any obvious discrepancy (such as a citation in the text with no matching reference list entry) we flag it as a comment rather than altering the content.

For standard formatting (page layout, headings, pagination and reference list), we typically deliver within 24–48 hours. Dissertations with complex formatting requirements — multiple appendices, many figures and tables, bespoke university templates — may take 2–3 days. For very urgent requests, contact us before ordering to confirm availability.

We format Microsoft Word documents (.docx). If your dissertation is in Google Docs or Apple Pages, export it to Word format before uploading. Google Docs exports to .docx via File → Download → Microsoft Word. Apple Pages exports via File → Export To → Word. Most formatting will carry over, and we'll clean up anything that doesn't translate correctly during the formatting process.