Goodbye Word templates! It's LaTeX time for papers!
Why switch from Word to LaTeX?
According to ARR, Word template papers often caused additional work and errors for reviewers/editors due to formatting issues after submission.
LaTeX ensures consistency in equations, references, and formatting, and is well-suited for open-source and collaborative environments.
Additionally, its support for automated format checks and integration with workflows can improve the overall efficiency of the review system.
👉 Source: https://aclrollingreview.org/discontinuation-word-template
Implications of This Decision
For researchers in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP) without LaTeX experience, this change introduces a new "task to prepare for."
On the other hand, research teams or services already familiar with LaTeX writing environments may gain a competitive edge.
Related ecosystems—such as paper templates, AI-assisted editors, and collaborative writing platforms—are likely to grow more rapidly.
Practical Strategies for Preparation
Starting now, secure LaTeX-based templates and check your team's internal collaboration environment.
If you’re working with co-authors, consider adopting new LaTeX collaboration tools that can boost overall team productivity.
For Korean users, tools that allow writing in Korean and automatically translating into English (via AI-LaTeX solutions) may also be necessary.
Conclusion
The decision that began in the field of natural language processing is expected to soon spread to other areas such as computer vision, speech, graphics, and robotics.
In the AI field, LaTeX-based collaborative solutions for research paper writing are becoming a necessity, not an option.
Now is the time to fully switch to LaTeX.