Selecting the Appropriate Template

For seamless manuscript preparation, authors are required to utilize one of the following IEEE conference templates:

• Microsoft Word (.docx) – A4 paper size
• LaTeX format

Download the templates:

IEEE Conference Templates

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Mastering Microsoft Word Templates: Essential Tips and Tricks

Using the IEEE Word template ensures consistent formatting and simplifies collaborative writing.

Benefits of the Template:

• Comes with predefined styles for sections, figures, tables, equations, and references.
• Serves as both a guide and example, showing correct formatting directly in the document.
• Can be reused to create new IEEE papers, streamlining the writing process..

This guide offers options for both individual paper creation and collaborative writing using the template.

How to Use It:

A) Developing an Individual IEEE Conference Paper:

Make a copy of the .docx template and replace the text with your own, using “Paste and Match Formatting.” Use the Styles Panel to format your content. Important: Delete all instructional text before submitting, or your paper may be rejected.

B) Creating a Microsoft Template (.dotx):

Create a .dotx template file so all authors can use the same styles and formatting. This improves consistency and ensures compliance with IEEE standards.

How to create a Microsoft Template (.dotx):

• Open the Document: Launch Microsoft Word and open the conference-template-a4.docx file to create a template with the formats and styles for formatting your paper.
• Operating System Differences: Instructions may vary by operating system and Word version—refer to Microsoft support if needed.

• Writing Your Paper: Start by replacing the template text with your own content, using the predefined styles shown in the Styles Panel for headings, lists, tables, and other elements. Although it may take time, using these styles ensures your paper meets the required formatting for the conference. Make sure to remove all instructional text before submission, as failure to do so may result in rejection.

Create Professional Research Papers: LaTeX Template for Scientific Writing

This guide provides instructions for formatting your paper using the official IEEE LaTeX template:

Before You Begin:

• Download the Template and select conference mode.
• Install required packages as indicated in the template documentation.
• Choose a LaTeX editor, such as Overleaf (online) or TeXstudio/TeXworks (offline).

Formatting Your Paper:

• Follow the predefined structure (abstract, sections, conclusion, references).
• Use the template's fonts, spacing, and margins without modifying them.
• Format figures, tables, equations, and references using the provided commands.
• Use the double-column layout, as shown in the sample file.

Additional Tips:

• Compile regularly (e.g., with pdflatex) to check formatting and fix errors.
• Refer to the template documentation for examples and syntax.
• Explore online LaTeX guides for extra support.

Additional Customizations:

• Add author info only for Workshop Proposal or DS Manuscripts.
• Use section headings, captions, and IEEE citation styles.
• Define custom commands if needed.

For specific details on these customizations, refer to the template documentation and online resources catering to IEEE LaTeX formatting.

By following these steps and using the template features, you'll ensure your paper meets IEEE formatting standards effectively.