IEEE Template
IEEE Template
*Note: Sub-titles are not captured in Xplore and should not be used
line 1: 1st Given Name Surname line 1: 2nd Given Name Surname line 1: 3rd Given Name Surname
line 2: dept. name of organization line 2: dept. name of organization line 2: dept. name of organization
(of Affiliation) (of Affiliation) (of Affiliation)
line 3: name of organization line 3: name of organization line 3: name of organization
(of Affiliation) (of Affiliation) (of Affiliation)
line 4: City, Country line 4: City, Country line 4: City, Country
line 5: email address or ORCID line 5: email address or ORCID line 5: email address or ORCID
line 1: 4th Given Name Surname line 1: 5th Given Name Surname line 1: 6th Given Name Surname
line 2: dept. name of organization line 2: dept. name of organization line 2: dept. name of organization
(of Affiliation) (of Affiliation) (of Affiliation)
line 3: name of organization line 3: name of organization line 3: name of organization
(of Affiliation) (of Affiliation) (of Affiliation)
line 4: City, Country line 4: City, Country line 4: City, Country
line 5: email address or ORCID line 5: email address or ORCID line 5: email address or ORCID
Abstract—This electronic document is a “live” template and III. PREPARE YOUR PAPER BEFORE STYLING
already defines the components of your paper [title, text, heads,
etc.] in its style sheet. *CRITICAL: Do Not Use Symbols, Special Before you begin to format your paper, first write and save
Characters, Footnotes, or Math in Paper Title or Abstract. the content as a separate text file. Complete all content and
(Abstract) organizational editing before formatting. Please note sections
A-D below for more information on proofreading, spelling
Keywords—component, formatting, style, styling, insert (key and grammar.
words)
Keep your text and graphic files separate until after the text
I. INTRODUCTION (HEADING 1) has been formatted and styled. Do not use hard tabs, and limit
use of hard returns to only one return at the end of a paragraph.
This template, modified in MS Word 2007 and saved as a Do not add any kind of pagination anywhere in the paper. Do
“Word 97-2003 Document” for the PC, provides authors with not number text heads-the template will do that for you.
most of the formatting specifications needed for preparing
electronic versions of their papers. All standard paper A. Abbreviations and Acronyms
components have been specified for three reasons: (1) ease of Define abbreviations and acronyms the first time they are
use when formatting individual papers, (2) automatic used in the text, even after they have been defined in the
compliance to electronic requirements that facilitate the abstract. Abbreviations such as IEEE, SI, MKS, CGS, sc, dc,
concurrent or later production of electronic products, and (3) and rms do not have to be defined. Do not use abbreviations
conformity of style throughout a conference proceedings. in the title or heads unless they are unavoidable.
Margins, column widths, line spacing, and type styles are
built-in; examples of the type styles are provided throughout B. Units
this document and are identified in italic type, within • Use either SI (MKS) or CGS as primary units. (SI units
parentheses, following the example. Some components, such are encouraged.) English units may be used as
as multi-leveled equations, graphics, and tables are not secondary units (in parentheses). An exception would
prescribed, although the various table text styles are provided. be the use of English units as identifiers in trade, such
The formatter will need to create these components, as “3.5-inch disk drive”.
incorporating the applicable criteria that follow.
• Avoid combining SI and CGS units, such as current in
II. EASE OF USE amperes and magnetic field in oersteds. This often
A. Selecting a Template (Heading 2) leads to confusion because equations do not balance
dimensionally. If you must use mixed units, clearly
First, confirm that you have the correct template for your state the units for each quantity that you use in an
paper size. This template has been tailored for output on the equation.
A4 paper size. If you are using US letter-sized paper, please
close this file and download the Microsoft Word, Letter file. • Do not mix complete spellings and abbreviations of
units: “Wb/m2” or “webers per square meter”, not
B. Maintaining the Integrity of the Specifications “webers/m2”. Spell out units when they appear in text:
The template is used to format your paper and style the “. . . a few henries”, not “. . . a few H”.
text. All margins, column widths, line spaces, and text fonts
are prescribed; please do not alter them. You may note • Use a zero before decimal points: “0.25”, not “.25”.
peculiarities. For example, the head margin in this template Use “cm3”, not “cc”. (bullet list)
measures proportionately more than is customary. This C. Equations
measurement and others are deliberate, using specifications
that anticipate your paper as one part of the entire proceedings, The equations are an exception to the prescribed
and not as an independent document. Please do not revise any specifications of this template. You will need to determine
of the current designations. whether or not your equation should be typed using either the
Times New Roman or the Symbol font (please no other font).
Identify applicable funding agency here. If none, delete this text box.