I submitted a manuscript to a journal and the required file type was only MS Word, but the size of the file was exceeding the allowable size. PDF file was uploaded and the manuscript was generated for submission. Does this action is correct ?
Thank you.
The submission procedures are not similar, different for the journal's based on the nature and acceptable format read the instructions carefully in the submission center and follow the same
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Dr.Nanda Gopal L
Does PDF file for manuscript is acceptable ?
It is advisable to follow the journal manuscript's submission guidelines including the manuscript format. Usually journal editor requires author to submit in Ms Word doc to ease their formatting, editing, consolidation etc. If submission error is due to oversize of the word doc - you can via the submission system or email to the editor on what is the next best option for submission. Usually they will guide you how to reduce / compress the size including using certain picture format, resolution, picture size, color / black & white etc. If all methods being exhausted, they might ask you email to specific email address etc. Wishing you all the best.
You can contact editors explaining them this particular case. Alternatively, try to reduce size of the pictures (select optimal for both quality and size).
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