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# I have a problem with the document class elsarticle. In the final document, the first page is empty except for a comma, and the title. The abstract begins in the second page. With <code>elsart.cls</code> I did not encounter this problem. [[Ans. F2|[Answer]]]
# I have a problem with the document class elsarticle. In the final document, the first page is empty except for a comma, and the title. The abstract begins in the second page. With <code>elsart.cls</code> I did not encounter this problem. [[Ans. F2|[Answer]]]
#I am using <code>elsarticle.cls</code> and having problems with the abstract part. The abstract is missing in the PDF even if I code it using the <code>{abstract}</code> environment. [[Ans. F3|[Answer]]]
#I am using <code>elsarticle.cls</code> and having problems with the abstract part. The abstract is missing in the PDF even if I code it using the <code>{abstract}</code> environment. [[Ans. F3|[Answer]]]
#I am getting 2 straight lines only instead of the abstract, even if I code the abstract in the {abstract} environment. [[Ans. F4|[Answer]]]
#The abstract is obtained as two successive lines only instead of a paragraph, even if it is coded  in the {abstract} environment. [[Ans. F4|[Answer]]]
# I am using the lineno package to add line numbers to the manuscript before submission. This does not number the lines in the abstract. Is there a way around this? [[Ans. F5|[Answer]]]
# I am using the lineno package to add line numbers to the manuscript before submission. This does not number the lines in the abstract. Is there a way around this? [[Ans. F5|[Answer]]]
#The title page appeared twice. How can I remove one? [[Ans. F6|[Answer]]]
#The title page appeared twice. How can I remove one? [[Ans. F6|[Answer]]]
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==Mainmatter==
==Mainmatter==
# I am preparing my paper using <code>elsarticle.cls</code> and LaTeX. Can you tell me how to compress lists of at least three consecutive numerical citations that occur together in the text? [[Ans. M1|[Answer]]]
# I am preparing my paper using <code>elsarticle.cls</code> and LaTeX. Can you tell me how to compress lists of at least three consecutive numerical citations that occur together in the text? [[Ans. M1|[Answer]]]
# I am using <code>elsarticle.cls</code> package for my paper submission. It really works very well, but I cannot use <code>natbib</code> package with the <code>sort&compress</code> option; an option clash error appears when I use it. In such a case, the reference citation appears as [30, 40, 15, 31, 32, 4] rather than [4, 15, 30-32, 40] as the ordinary article class appears. [[Ans. M2|[Answer]]]
# I am using the <code>elsarticle.cls</code> package for my paper submission. It really works very well, but I cannot use the <code>natbib</code> package with the <code>sort&compress</code> option; an option clash error appears when I use it. In such a case, the reference citation appears as [30, 40, 15, 31, 32, 4] rather than [4, 15, 30-32, 40] as does the ordinary article class. [[Ans. M2|[Answer]]]
#I am using <code>elsarticle.cls</code>, and I want to present 2 subfigures side by side, caption them separately and also would like to incorporate a global caption. [[Ans. M3|[Answer]]]
#I am using <code>elsarticle.cls</code>, and I want to present two subfigures side by side, caption them separately and also would like to incorporate a global caption. [[Ans. M3|[Answer]]]
#When I use the <code>review</code> option, my tables become malformed due to double spacing. How can prevent double spacing? Also, is there a way to prevent double spacing for a portion of the document? [[Ans. M4|[Answer]]]
#When I use the <code>review</code> option, my tables become distorted due to double spacing. How can prevent double spacing? Also, is there a way to prevent double spacing for a portion of the document? [[Ans. M4|[Answer]]]
#I have coded the bibliography for author--year citations. But still I obtain numbered citations. How can I format the citation in the author--year form? [[Ans. M5|[Answer]]]
#I have coded the bibliography for author--year citations. But still I obtain numbered citations. How can I format the citation in the author--year form? [[Ans. M5|[Answer]]]
#I want to add nomenclature. Could you please guide me on that? [[Ans. M6|[Answer]]]
#I would like to add nomenclature. Could you please guide me on that? [[Ans. M6|[Answer]]]
#How can I create an acknowledgement section? [[Ans. M7|[Answer]]]
#How can I create an acknowledgement section? [[Ans. M7|[Answer]]]
#When I use <code>\Box</code>, an error message appears --- `\Box not provided in base LaTeX2e'. [[Ans. M8|[Answer]]]
#When I use <code>\Box</code>, an error message appears --- `\Box not provided in base LaTeX2e'. [[Ans. M8|[Answer]]]
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#I just cannot typeset the references and bibliography in harvard style (i.e., author--year format). [[Ans. B1|[Answer]]]
#I just cannot typeset the references and bibliography in harvard style (i.e., author--year format). [[Ans. B1|[Answer]]]
#I am using `elsarticle-harv.bst' as a bibtex style file that is supposed to produce references in an author--year citation style. However, it produces the references in numerical style. Can you please tell me what went wrong? [[Ans. B2|[Answer]]]
#I am using `elsarticle-harv.bst' as a bibtex style file that is supposed to produce references in an author--year citation style. However, it produces the references in numerical style. Can you please tell me what went wrong? [[Ans. B2|[Answer]]]
#I have now a problem with bibliography. The reference list does not appear. Also the `?' only appears where the references are cross-referred to. [[Ans. B1|[Answer]]]
#I have a problem with bibliography. The reference list does not appear. Also the `?' only appears where the references are cross-referred to. [[Ans. B1|[Answer]]]
# How do I get natbib to generate the references with journal abbreviations rather than full journal names. [[Ans. B4|[Answer]]]
# How do I get natbib to generate the references with journal abbreviations rather than full journal names. [[Ans. B4|[Answer]]]


==General questions==
==General questions==
# I would like to sumbit a paper to Elsevier. Please advise how should I proceed? [[Ans. G1|[Answer]]]
# I would like to sumbit a paper to Elsevier. Please advise me on how to proceed? [[Ans. G1|[Answer]]]
# I would like to know the status of my submited paper. [[Ans. G2|[Answer]]]
# I would like to know the status of my submited paper. [[Ans. G2|[Answer]]]
# I am preparing a paper for Chemical Engineering Science. I have downloaded the required LaTeX package. However, I am confused about which reference style I should use for this journal? [[Ans. G3|[Answer]]]
# I am preparing a paper for Chemical Engineering Science. I have downloaded the required LaTeX package. However, I am confused about which reference style I should use for this journal? [[Ans. G3|[Answer]]]
# I am using a template file (elsarticle-template-num). For the abstract part, the paper asks for an MSC code. Where do I find that code for my paper? [[Ans. G4|[Answer]]]
# I am using a template file (elsarticle-template-num). For the abstract part, the paper asks for an MSC code. Where do I find that code for my paper? [[Ans. G4|[Answer]]]
# From where can I download the source files used to create elsdoc.pdf? [[Ans. G5|[Answer]]]
# From where can I download the source files used to create elsdoc.pdf? [[Ans. G5|[Answer]]]
# How do I create the line- and page-breaks, and in the same pagination when the article is printed in the journal? [[Ans G6|[Answer]]]
# How do I create the line- and page-breaks in the same page when the article is printed in the journal? [[Ans G6|[Answer]]]

Revision as of 14:15, 18 June 2009

[LaTeX Tutorial]      [Using elsarticle.cls]

Preamble and Frontmatter

  1. When I compile the pdf with elsarticle, I always get a blank first page which is numbered 1. The rest of the document starts at page 2. [Answer]
  2. I have a problem with the document class elsarticle. In the final document, the first page is empty except for a comma, and the title. The abstract begins in the second page. With elsart.cls I did not encounter this problem. [Answer]
  3. I am using elsarticle.cls and having problems with the abstract part. The abstract is missing in the PDF even if I code it using the {abstract} environment. [Answer]
  4. The abstract is obtained as two successive lines only instead of a paragraph, even if it is coded in the {abstract} environment. [Answer]
  5. I am using the lineno package to add line numbers to the manuscript before submission. This does not number the lines in the abstract. Is there a way around this? [Answer]
  6. The title page appeared twice. How can I remove one? [Answer]
  7. How can I typeset the title page and main matter in separate pages? [Answer]
  8. I have made numerous attempts to get the email addresses to appear on the title page of my article, but with no luck. [Answer]
  9. How should I code a dedication? [Answer]

Mainmatter

  1. I am preparing my paper using elsarticle.cls and LaTeX. Can you tell me how to compress lists of at least three consecutive numerical citations that occur together in the text? [Answer]
  2. I am using the elsarticle.cls package for my paper submission. It really works very well, but I cannot use the natbib package with the sort&compress option; an option clash error appears when I use it. In such a case, the reference citation appears as [30, 40, 15, 31, 32, 4] rather than [4, 15, 30-32, 40] as does the ordinary article class. [Answer]
  3. I am using elsarticle.cls, and I want to present two subfigures side by side, caption them separately and also would like to incorporate a global caption. [Answer]
  4. When I use the review option, my tables become distorted due to double spacing. How can prevent double spacing? Also, is there a way to prevent double spacing for a portion of the document? [Answer]
  5. I have coded the bibliography for author--year citations. But still I obtain numbered citations. How can I format the citation in the author--year form? [Answer]
  6. I would like to add nomenclature. Could you please guide me on that? [Answer]
  7. How can I create an acknowledgement section? [Answer]
  8. When I use \Box, an error message appears --- `\Box not provided in base LaTeX2e'. [Answer]

Backmatter

  1. I just cannot typeset the references and bibliography in harvard style (i.e., author--year format). [Answer]
  2. I am using `elsarticle-harv.bst' as a bibtex style file that is supposed to produce references in an author--year citation style. However, it produces the references in numerical style. Can you please tell me what went wrong? [Answer]
  3. I have a problem with bibliography. The reference list does not appear. Also the `?' only appears where the references are cross-referred to. [Answer]
  4. How do I get natbib to generate the references with journal abbreviations rather than full journal names. [Answer]

General questions

  1. I would like to sumbit a paper to Elsevier. Please advise me on how to proceed? [Answer]
  2. I would like to know the status of my submited paper. [Answer]
  3. I am preparing a paper for Chemical Engineering Science. I have downloaded the required LaTeX package. However, I am confused about which reference style I should use for this journal? [Answer]
  4. I am using a template file (elsarticle-template-num). For the abstract part, the paper asks for an MSC code. Where do I find that code for my paper? [Answer]
  5. From where can I download the source files used to create elsdoc.pdf? [Answer]
  6. How do I create the line- and page-breaks in the same page when the article is printed in the journal? [Answer]