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Scientific Word Document Formatting

Correct subscripts, superscripts, and italics in .docx files.

30|1|Updated Apr 15, 2026
Search Tags:#docx#scientific writing#word formatting#chemical formulas#subscripts#superscripts
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/s-choung/Research-Skills --skill scientific-word-document-formatting
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Scientific Word Document Formatting
Source: https://github.com/s-choung/Research-Skills/tree/main/skills/docx-scientific-formatting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/s-choung/Research-Skills --skill scientific-word-document-formatting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill fixes scientific and technical Word documents that need precise formatting for chemical formulas, ions, subscripts, superscripts, italics, and symbol normalization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chemical Formula Formatting: Corrects subscripts in formulas like SnO2, Ti4O7, and Ru0.3Ti0.7O2.
  • Scientific Notation Cleanup: Applies proper superscripts for ions and oxidation states such as Ru2+, Sn4+, and Cl-.
  • Style Consistency: Converts orbital labels, Latin phrases, and other scientific notation into publication-ready Word formatting.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill when revising a manuscript, thesis, or report so the document follows standard scientific typography without manual run-by-run editing.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to correct scientific formatting in your Word document, including subscripts, superscripts, italics, and chemical notation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scientific Word Document Formatting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically format subscripts and superscripts in a Word document?▼

Automatically formatting subscripts and superscripts in a Word document requires scanning text and applying proper XML run properties. This Skill corrects scientific .docx files by splitting runs to apply accurate typography for chemical formulas and ion notation.

Can I fix chemical formula formatting in a manuscript without manual editing?▼

Yes, you can fix chemical formula formatting in a manuscript without manual run-by-run editing. This Skill processes .docx files to apply correct subscripts for formulas like SnO2 and superscripts for oxidation states like Ru2+.

Does this Word formatting tool require python-docx and lxml?▼

Yes, this Word formatting tool requires python-docx and lxml. These libraries are necessary to split text runs and update the underlying Word XML formatting accurately for scientific notation cleanup.

What is the best way to prepare a scientific report for publication typography?▼

The best way to prepare a scientific report for publication typography is to automate style consistency across technical text. This Skill converts orbital labels, Latin phrases, and chemical notation into publication-ready Word formatting.

Why does my scientific notation cleanup fail to apply italics in Word?▼

Scientific notation cleanup may fail to apply italics in Word if text runs are not properly split before updating XML. This Skill uses lxml to divide runs and accurately apply italics, subscripts, and superscripts to technical text.

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