Follow the template of the publication?

T

Do you have to follow exactly what the template or format that has been given by the conference or venue for publication? Would I be in trouble if I don't change them? If I changed it now, I would exceed the maximum given page just because of the indentation.

S

the short answer to your question is yes, you should follow the template. otherwise, what is the point of having the template? journals/conference organisers tend to get annoyed if you ignore their instructions.

E

If you exceed the page limit when using their formatting, that means your abstract/paper is too long, and you should reduce it to follow their directions.

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