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IEEE conference papers: two-column format without writing LaTeX

Engineering conferences usually want the IEEE two-column format. Upload the draft and references, give the authors and affiliations, and docraft typesets an IEEE-style paper: two columns, Times, authors side by side and numbered citations.

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What it does

  • IEEE two columns

    Times, two-column body, and authors with affiliations under the title the way IEEE conferences lay them out.

  • IEEE citations

    Numbered citations like [1] in the text and an IEEE-style reference list, from your .bib or DOIs.

  • Numbering done

    Sections numbered I, A, 1); figure and table numbers and references follow along. Wide figures and tables can span both columns.

  • Equations and figures

    Numbered equations, data plots, architecture diagrams and flowcharts can be drawn for you, one column wide or across both.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload the draft and references and give the authors and affiliations.

  2. 2

    docraft typesets it in IEEE format and lists citations and figures to confirm.

  3. 3

    Point at the page to change things, then export the PDF.

Try saying

“Typeset this draft as an IEEE conference paper. Two authors from the School of EE; references in refs.bib; put the system diagram across both columns.”

Frequently asked questions

Is it ready to submit?

The layout follows common IEEE conference requirements; check the specific conference’s author kit for page limits and details before you submit.

Can I export LaTeX source?

docraft typesets with Typst and exports PDF. If a conference requires LaTeX source, you’ll need to prepare that separately.

Can I paste DOIs instead of a .bib?

Yes. Paste DOIs and docraft looks them up and adds them to the library.

Can I use it on the free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 300 points a month (about 18 new documents), and exported PDFs carry a watermark; paid plans have no watermark.

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