Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition format requirements
The rule set TypesetOS checks for Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition has 1 in margins on all sides, Times New Roman 12 pt body text and double line spacing. Page numbers are Roman numerals in the front matter (bottom centre) and Arabic numerals in the main text (top right). This is a working reading, because the source is being re-checked.
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Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition
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- Rules we check
- 24
- Source checked
- 10 Aug 2026
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Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition rules the checker applies
Each row is a rule the checker applies. "Checked automatically" rules can be reported as broken; "Shown for review" rules only appear for you to look at.
| Rule | Required value | How it is checked |
|---|---|---|
| Paper size | Letter (8.5 × 11 in) | Shown for review |
| Left margin | 1 in | Shown for review |
| Right margin | 1 in | Shown for review |
| Top margin | 1 in | Shown for review |
| Bottom margin | 1 in | Shown for review |
| Page numbers | A page number is shown | Shown for review |
| Page-number format | Roman numerals for the front matter, then Arabic numerals | Shown for review |
| Page-number position | Front matter: bottom centre; main text: top right | Shown for review |
| Body font | Times New Roman | Shown for review |
| Body font size | 12 pt | Shown for review |
| Line spacing | Double | Shown for review |
| Heading 1 style | Formatter style: Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, not italic, centred; the chapter-title style is also accepted | Shown for review |
| Heading 2 style | Formatter style: Times New Roman, 12 pt, not bold, not italic, centred | Shown for review |
| Heading 3 style | Formatter style: Times New Roman, 12 pt, not bold, italic, left | Shown for review |
| Heading 4 style | Formatter style: Times New Roman, 12 pt, not bold, not italic, left | Shown for review |
| Heading levels in order | Heading levels used in order, none skipped | Shown for review |
| Table of contents | Checker's own test: the file has a table of contents | Shown for review |
| Live table of contents | Checker's own test: the table of contents is a Word field, not typed text | Shown for review |
| Reference list layout | Hanging indent of 0.5 in, single-spaced | Shown for review |
| Order of the front pages | Front pages in this order: table of contents, then list of tables and list of figures (in any order) | Shown for review |
| Tracked changes | Checker's own test: no tracked changes left in the file | Shown for review |
| Empty paragraphs as spacing | Checker's own test: spacing set with paragraph settings, not stacks of empty paragraphs | Shown for review |
| Manual page breaks | Checker's own test: layout not held together by manual page breaks | Shown for review |
| Fonts in the body text | Checker's own test: one main font across the body text | Shown for review |
What this checker cannot verify
The checker reads the settings stored in your Word file. It does not open Word and it cannot see where pages break, so it does not judge these:
- Title page layout. Whether the title page follows Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition's template.
- Abstract format and length. Whether the abstract follows Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition's format and length limit.
- Chapters starting on a new page. Whether each chapter starts at the top of a page.
- Reference list format. Whether each reference follows the citation style. The citation checker covers reference and citation consistency.
- Captions, tables and figures. Caption wording, numbering and placement of tables and figures.
- Footnote layout. Footnote font, size and spacing.
- Block quotations. Indentation and spacing of long quotations.
- Page number on the title page. Whether the title page and other opening pages show, or hide, their number as Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition requires.
- Numbering of tables and figures. Whether tables and figures are numbered in sequence.
- Two-sided printing margins. Margins for double-sided printing or binding that Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition describes.
Questions about Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition and the checker
What are the margin requirements for Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition?
The rule set TypesetOS uses for Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition has 1 in margins on all sides on Letter paper (8.5 × 11 in). The checker compares every section of your file with these values. The source for this standard is being re-checked, so the checker shows every finding for review.
What font, font size and line spacing does Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition expect?
The rule set TypesetOS uses for Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition has Times New Roman 12 pt body text with double line spacing. The checker reads the font, size and spacing that most of the body text uses. The source for this standard is being re-checked, so the checker shows every finding for review.
How should page numbers look for Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition?
Page numbers are Roman numerals in the front matter (bottom centre) and Arabic numerals in the main text (top right). The checker reads the page-number fields in the headers and footers; it does not open Word, so it cannot see where pages break. The source for this standard is being re-checked, so the checker shows every finding for review.
What does the TypesetOS format checker check, and what can it not check?
For Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition it applies 24 rules: 0 can be reported as broken, and 24 are shown for you to review. It does not check title page layout, abstract format and length, chapters starting on a new page, reference list format, captions, tables and figures, footnote layout, block quotations, page number on the title page, numbering of tables and figures and two-sided printing margins.
Is my thesis kept private, and does the checker use AI?
The file is checked on our server and deleted right after the check. The check uses no AI and needs no sign-up.
Can TypesetOS fix what the checker finds?
The TypesetOS formatter normally fixes many problems in page setup, page numbers, body text, heading styles and reference list layout. The checker deletes your file after the check, so you upload it again to format it, and you see a preview before you pay. The checker reports what it measured and does not decide whether Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition will accept your submission.
Current TypesetOS preset settings
This is a product configuration summary, not an approval or endorsement from the named institution or style authority.
Page geometry
- left margin
- 1 in
- right margin
- 1 in
- top margin
- 1 in
- bottom margin
- 1 in
Body text
- Font
- Times New Roman
- Font size
- 12 pt
- Line spacing
- Double (2.0)
- Alignment
- left
What TypesetOS applies
- Page margins: 1 in top, 1 in right, 1 in bottom, and 1 in left.
- Body typography: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Double (2.0) line spacing, left alignment.
- 6 configured heading styles from the released preset.
- Page-number position: top right.
- Reference-list indentation and spacing rules are configured in this preset.
What to verify before submission
TypesetOS formats the rules represented by this released preset. Always compare the output with the current instructions for your degree, department, submission system, required forms, signatures, and front matter.
Source and provenance
Source checked by TypesetOS: 2026-08-10
Use the source as the final authority if it conflicts with this product summary.