About
TAU Format is a specialized formatting management system for theses and dissertations. It is developed by academics to support graduate students and the professionals who guide them. Our mission is to reduce the formatting burden and help universities prepare well-formatted and accessible theses and dissertations.
Why TAU exists
A thesis or dissertation represents years of research and writing. Formatting it for submission should be straightforward, but often becomes a stressful, time-consuming process.
TAU was created to make this part of academic life more manageable. It automates routine formatting and checks in Microsoft Word and LaTeX, helping students meet university requirements.
Our Principles
Respect for students’ work
Theses and dissertations can contain unpublished findings and sensitive material. TAU formats and checks manuscripts within the student’s Word or LaTeX environment, without sending their content to TAU servers. Storage and collaboration choices remain separate from TAU’s processing.
Respect for university professionals’ expertise
University thesis and dissertation professionals guide students, maintain standards and bring judgment to manuscript review. TAU supports their expertise by helping students follow institutional requirements and reducing repetitive checks, leaving more time for the issues that need their attention.
Care for the scholarly record
A thesis or dissertation is among the most significant works a student produces and remains part of the scholarly record long after graduation. It should be easy to find, read and use, with careful presentation that reflects the scholar’s contribution and the university’s identity and standards. Consistent formatting helps readers navigate the work and gives it a coherent, professional appearance.
Accessibility as part of preparation
Research should be accessible to readers with different needs. TAU helps students address accessibility issues while they prepare their manuscripts, with guidance and checks that support their own careful review.
Get in touch
To discuss TAU Format or ask a general question, contact hello@tauformat.com.