A. Computer Files Needed

Send a separate computer file for each of these items using an acceptable file format as listed in sections B–F below.

1. abstract
2. body (manuscript text)
3. manuscript tables
4. figure captions
5. references
6. each chemical structure and reaction scheme
7. each figure (graphic, photograph, etc.)
8. complete manuscript, all tables and graphics in correct positions
9. a complete file of all supplementary material (and if possible a PDF of the file)

B. Text and Tables: Computer Files

We prefer files from one of these word processors:

• MS Word
• WordPerfect
• Claris Works

using the settings below. Files created by other applications may be acceptable, but check with Randy Wildman before sending them.

NOTE: We cannot process documents prepared with Lotus Word Pro or LaTeX.

Font

Use at least as large as 10 point Times or Times New Roman.

Justification

Do not justify text (align text left, ragged right).

Hyphenation

Turn automatic hyphenation OFF.

Line Spacing

Double space all text (1 line/cm).

Tables

If possible, send tables in spreadsheet (Excel) with each table a separate sheet; otherwise, use the table feature in your word processor or use tab-separated columns. Do not use spaces between columns.

References

Put into Journal style.

EndNote

Use Remove Field Codes and Unformat Citation(s) before saving your final draft.

C. Molecular Structures and Reaction Schemes: Computer Files

Acceptable formats

ChemDraw, KnowItAll (ChemWindow), or ISIS Draw

Font

Use 16 point sans serif. (Helvetica and Geneva are sans serif fonts.)

Bond length

Make bonds consistently 30 point (0.417 in).

D. Figures or Other Graphics

A schematic line drawing of any apparatus is almost always more effective than a photograph. Please submit a color version of any figure for which color is important as well as a grayscale version. Although the Journal is primarily printed in black and white, color images will be used in the JCE Online version of your article and may be used in the table of contents.

Paint and Draw Files

Acceptable Formats:

PS, EPS, TIFF, CDR (Corel Draw), PSD (Photoshop), AI (Adobe Illustrator)

Dimensions

6 in. (15.2 cm) wide × (maximum of) 10 in. (25.4 cm) high; figures are reduced by half for publication

Font

20 point sans serif (Helvetica and Geneva are sans serif fonts). If you need to use more than one size font, smaller sizes may be used, but 12 point is the smallest that is acceptable.

Resolution

for the best results we prefer vectorized files (EPS, AI, CDR format); for rasterized files (TIF, PSD), use a minimum resolution of 300 dpi

Printouts and Hand Drawings

General

Original drawings or high-quality printouts (at least 300 dpi)

Text

Make 1/6 to 1/3 in. (4 to 8 mm) high; use sans serif lettering (Helvetica and Geneva are sans serif fonts)

Lines

Make lines dark and smooth, of even thickness, with sharp (not fuzzy) intersections—hairlines, splotches, and jagged diagonals will not print clearly and therefore are not acceptable

Print quality

If individual dots/pixels are visible in printouts, the printouts are not good enough to use

Not acceptable

photocopies, overhead transparencies, chart recorder output.

Photographs

Prints should be glossy (not matte), at least 3 in. wide, and show sharp contrast.

E. Graph Files

Make graphs in Excel, Delta Graph, or KaleidaGraph.

F. Supplementary Materials (for JCE Online publication)

If possible, combine supplementary material into one file, with figures and tables embedded in the text where you want them to appear. Include an Adobe Acrobat PDF file of this file if you are able.