Author Digital Tool Box

• IEEE Style Manual(PDF, 132 KB)
  A manual outlining editorial guidelines for IEEE Transactions, Journals, and Letters.
   
• IEEE Abbreviations for IEEE Transactions, Journals, Letters, and Magazines (PDF, 728 KB)
  A catalog of IEEE's titles, including historic publications, along with their official reference abbreviations, and acronyms.
   
• IEEE Taxonomy (PDF,374 KB)
  Comprises the first three hierarchical "levels" under each term-family (or branch) that is formed from the top-most terms of IEEE.
   
• Article TemplatesIncludes templates and instructions on how to prepare your papers for publication in IEEE Transactions and Journals.
  
  
• Refine the Use of English in Your ManuscriptA professional editing service available for authors looking to refine and polish the content of their papers for a fee.
   
• Reference Preparation AssistantUse this tool to upload your reference draft file and validate your references against both the IEEE Xplore and CrossRef databases in order to ensure successful online linking. 
   
• IEEE PDF CheckerUse this tool to upload your current draft PDF so that it may get checked against the latest IEEE Xplore journal requirements. Your results are e-mailed to you, and also displayed in real time on the site. The tool will give you an Xplore-compliant version of your paper.

• Frequently Asked Questions on Submitting Graphics (PDF, 123 KB) 
  Answers many of your most commonly asked questions about graphics formatting.
   
• Using Microsoft Products or PDFs to Submit Graphics  (PDF, 2.2 MB)
  Instructions on how to generate high quality graphics using the Microsoft Office Suite.
   
• Graphics Checker ToolAn online tool allowing authors to verify that their graphics will meet IEEE publications standards.
   
• Instructions for the Preparation of Multimedia Materials (PDF, 268 KB)
  Instructions on how to include multimedia in your paper.
   
• Instructions for Producing a Video (PDF, 106 KB)
  Tips and instructions on how to produce and submit digital video files for inclusion in your paper.
   
• Instructions for Creating a README File for Datasets (PDF, 72 KB)
  Instructions and a checklist of items required in README files accompanying datasets.
   
• Instructions for creating a README file for Playable Objects (PDF, 72 KB)
  Instructions and a checklist of items required in README files accompanying playable multimedia included in your paper.

The submission guidelines for IEEE Publications are determined by the EICs of each title. Whereas most journals use the Scholar One Manuscripts systems, some do not. For those that do not, the procedure can be found on the title's Publication Details on IEEE Xplore. 

• Browse Journals and Magazines
• Learn about IEEE Open Access 

Scholar One Manuscripts
An online manuscript submission and management system used by most IEEE Transactions, Journals, and Letters. Find a list of participating titles.

Browse Journals and Magazines
Browse IEEE titles for information, including submission guidelines often found under Publication Details.

• Author Proof LoginWeb site where IEEE authors can keep track of, and provide input on, their articles throughout the production process.

Instructions for Authors on Reprints and Special Charges (PDF, 140 KB)
Explains extra charges you may incur, such as overlength page charges, color in print, and open access, along with attaining reprints.

IEEE Author FAQ
Contains answers to many of your most commonly asked questions about how to publish a paper with IEEE.