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Below are the details for submitting both a paper and graphics to the IEEE Magazines Department.
Submission guidelines basics
Please be prepared to submit the following elements with your manuscript:
- an electronic text file;
- electronic files of each of your figures in their original format, named fig1, fig2, etc.;
- a high-quality PDF of your article and figures;
- a signed IEEE Copyright Release Form (PDF, 28 KB);
- author contact information.
Electronic submission guidelines
In addition to text and graphics files, authors are required to submit a high-quality PDF of both text and graphics. The editors require a PDF in case the author has used unusual fonts, or if there are problems with a graphic file. The PDF should be of the highest possible quality. Please be sure to provide the IEEE managing editor with your e-mail address (for questions and proofs), and mailing address and phone number (for delivery of complimentary copies).
• Text Submission Guidelines
• Graphics Submission Guidelines
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Downloadable Guidelines
- Information for Magazine Authors (PDF, 52 KB)
- Guidelines for Author-Supplied Electronic Text and Graphics (PDF 36 KB)
- Ten Most Common Mistakes (PDF, 248 KB)
- Standard Proofreaders Marks (PDF, 208 KB)
Upload Files via FTP
- Send to the site: ftp.ieee.org
- Log in with the user name: anonymous (No password needed)
- Place file in directory: /uploads/magazine
Author Copyright Help
- IEEE Rights & Permissions Department
- Download the IEEE Copyright Form (PDF,108 KB)
