IEEE Paper Formatting Tool – Automatic IEEE Format in 60 Seconds
SciComply automatically formats your research paper to IEEE guidelines — 10pt Times New Roman, 2-column layout, Roman-numbered ALL-CAPS section headings, IEEE citation brackets, and proper equation numbering — in under 60 seconds. Download a submission-ready DOCX for any IEEE journal or conference.
Format for IEEE FreeWhat Is IEEE Format?
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) has one of the most technically strict formatting standards in academic publishing. The IEEE format is used by hundreds of journals and thousands of conferences worldwide — from IEEE Access and IEEE Transactions to ICASSP and CVPR proceedings.
| Parameter | IEEE Requirement |
|---|---|
| Body font | 10pt Times New Roman |
| Title font | 24pt Times New Roman, centered |
| Column layout | 2-column, 0.25 in gap |
| Page margins | 0.75 in all sides |
| Section headings | 10pt bold ALL CAPS, Roman-numbered (I, II, III) |
| Subsection headings | 10pt bold italic |
| Citation style | IEEE numbered brackets [1] |
| Line spacing | Single-spaced |
| Abstract | Single paragraph, 150–250 words, italic |
| Keywords | Index Terms (IEEE-specific label) |
Common IEEE Formatting Mistakes
Single-column layout
Submitting in single-column when the journal requires 2-column is the most common mistake.
Arabic section numbering
Using 1, 2, 3 instead of the required Roman numerals I, II, III for section headings.
Wrong body font size
IEEE requires 10pt, but researchers often submit in 12pt (Word's default).
APA or author-year citations
IEEE uses numbered brackets [1]. Submitting with (Author, 2023) style is an instant rejection flag.
Unnumbered equations
Display equations must be numbered consecutively with (1), (2), etc., right-justified.
Missing Index Terms
IEEE uses "Index Terms" not "Keywords" — the label must match exactly.
What SciComply Applies for IEEE Format
- Sets body text to 10pt Times New Roman, single-spaced
- Applies 2-column layout with 0.75-inch margins
- Converts section headings to Roman-numbered ALL CAPS bold (I. INTRODUCTION)
- Converts subsection headings to bold italic
- Applies IEEE citation brackets — converting any APA or Vancouver refs automatically
- Labels keywords section as "Index Terms"
- Preserves and repositions MS Word OMML equations
- Centers the title and author block in single-column at the top
- Re-embeds all figures and tables at correct positions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What font and size does IEEE require?
IEEE requires 10pt Times New Roman for body text. The title is 24pt, section headings are 10pt bold ALL CAPS with Roman numerals (I, II, III), and subsection headings are 10pt bold italic.
Does IEEE use single or double column layout?
Most IEEE journals and conference papers use a 2-column layout with 0.25-inch column spacing. The title, author block, and abstract are typically set in single-column before the body switches to two columns.
What citation style does IEEE use?
IEEE uses numbered citations in square brackets [1], [2], ordered by first appearance. The reference list uses author initials then last name, article title in quotes, journal in italics, volume, number, page range, and year.
How do I number equations in IEEE papers?
IEEE equations are right-aligned with the equation number in parentheses at the right margin — e.g., (1), (2). Display equations are centered; the number is right-justified on the same line.
Can SciComply format my paper for IEEE Access, IEEE Transactions, and other IEEE journals?
Yes. SciComply supports all major IEEE journal families including IEEE Access, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, and all IEEE conference proceedings.
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