ACL 2026 Paper Template
Free template for Association for Computational Linguistics. Long and short paper formats, ARR-compatible, and real-time collaboration.
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What's Included
- Official ACL Formatting
Matches the official ACL style file exactly. Correct fonts, margins, and single-column layout.
- Long & Short Paper Support
Switch between 8-page (long) and 4-page (short) formats with one click. Page limits enforced automatically.
- Anonymous Mode
One-click toggle for anonymous submission. Author names, affiliations, and acknowledgments hidden for review.
- ARR-Compatible
Formatted for ACL Rolling Review. Includes responsible NLP checklist and limitation sections.
- Linguistic Examples
Pre-configured environments for glossed examples, tree structures, and linguistic notation.
- Ethics & Limitations Sections
Required ethics statement and limitations sections pre-included with guidance text.
ACL 2026 Format
Single-column, 8 or 4 pages
ACL 2026 Key Dates
Submit via ACL Rolling Review
Reviews available for commitment
Commit ARR-reviewed papers to ACL
Accept/Reject decisions
Final version submission
Main conference and workshops
* Dates are approximate. Check 2026.aclweb.org for official deadlines.
Common Submission Mistakes (And How We Prevent Them)
Confusing ARR submission with direct ACL submission
Our template includes clear guidance on the ARR workflow. Submit to ARR first, then commit to ACL.
Wrong page limit for long vs short papers
Toggle between long (8 pages) and short (4 pages) formats. Page counter adjusts automatically.
Using an outdated ACL style file version
We always use the latest ACL style file. Template is updated as soon as new versions are released.
Missing required ethics statement or limitations section
Template includes both sections pre-formatted with guidance. They do not count toward the page limit.
Incorrect anonymous submission formatting
Anonymous mode hides all identifying info and flags potential self-citation issues automatically.
Instant Preview
See your paper formatted as you type. No compile wait.
Real-Time Collaboration
Work with co-authors simultaneously. No version conflicts.
AI Writing Help
Draft faster, improve clarity, catch issues before reviewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our template is based on the official ACL style file and produces identical output. We update it each year when ACL releases new formatting requirements.
You first submit your paper to ARR for review. Once you receive reviews, you can then commit your reviewed paper to ACL (or other *CL conferences). Our template is formatted for the ARR workflow.
Long papers are up to 8 pages and present substantial, completed research. Short papers are up to 4 pages for smaller contributions, negative results, or opinion pieces. References and appendices do not count toward either limit.
Yes! Our Typst template produces the same output as LaTeX. ACL accepts PDF submissions regardless of the source format used to generate them.
Yes! Invite unlimited collaborators. Everyone can edit simultaneously with real-time sync, perfect for distributed NLP research teams.
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