After the conditional acceptance notification, authors will receive an email from the ACM e-Rights system to begin the publication process for their paper. Authors must complete the e-Rights form to progress to the task of uploading the source files to TAPS.

• The e-Rights form will only be sent to the corresponding author, so it is important that this person is able to respond to emails and complete the form.
• This email will be sent from rightsreview@acm.org. approximately one week after conditional acceptance. Please remain alert for this email after your acceptance notification.
• The data shown in the ACM e-Rights form will be the same as you entered during submission time in PCS. Making manual changes is not allowed. Any mismatches will delay the publication of your paper.
• Changing the author list after the notification deadline is not possible.

All authors must follow these guidelines:

• Use a filename that does not contain spaces and special characters. Filenames should ONLY include upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, the dash “-” and underbar “_” characters. File names that contain a space “ “ will result in an error during processing. (The period between the filename and the file extension – “figure7.png” is fine.)
• All images need to be of appropriate quality (for conversion into the required formats for the HTML5 version). We strongly recommend using vector graphics wherever possible.
• Provide accessible descriptions (instructions available in the template) for all figures.

LaTeX best practices guidelines. Please ensure your source follows these requirements:

• SIGCHI publications use the “sigconf” visual style. This is specified in the document class command. You should use \documentclass[sigconf]{acmart} (removing other tags such as “manuscript,” “authordraft,” “anonymous,” and “review”).
• SIGCHI publications use the “ACM-Reference-Format” numbered bibliography style.
• The LaTeX source must have a single “main” .tex file, although the project can be organized using a main .tex file that includes input from multiple .tex files. Remove all template sample files and any other .tex files that include a document class.
• Ensure that the source compiles without errors. Some editors, such as Overleaf, will tolerate errors and generate a PDF, but this is not permissible for the final publication. Check the error log and correct all compilation errors before submitting the source.
• Ensure that the bibliography compiles. Accurate bibliographies are required for publication. If it has missing entries or other errors, the source will not be accepted. Check the warning log and correct all warnings and errors. Add DOIs wherever possible.
• Check the list of approved packagesfor LaTeX documents. You can request to add packages to the approved list. Otherwise, remove packages not listed, as the source will not be processed when uploading to TAPS. Contact acmtexsupport@aptaracorp.com with questions.
• Apply one or more descriptors (or “concepts”) from the ACM’s Computing Classification System (CCS) to the paper. CCS is a taxonomy for the computing field. Authors can build a list of CCS descriptors at https://dl.acm.org/ccs/ccs.cfm. Then, they can select “View CCS TeX Code,” check the “Show the XML only” box, copy the XML, and paste the code below the abstract in their paper.

More information on using LaTeX to prepare your article can be found in this document.

Word Authors

After downloading the ACM Master Article Template for Microsoft Word, authors need to follow the instructions to attach the ACM Template to their .docx file. More information and best practices for using Microsoft Word to prepare an article can be found in this document and in our video walkthrough.

• Attach the template to the submission file.
• Apply the appropriate style to each element of Head, Body, and Reference. For this, refer to Table 1 (in the original Submission Template file or the list below).
• From the Template ribbon, run Crosslinking to auto-hyperlink all citations.
• Press the “ACM Template” button and run “Manuscript Validation.” Authors must run the “Manuscript Validation” macro and achieve validation before uploading the Word document to TAPS.

If the validation process is successful, then upload the files to TAPS.

If validation does not work after following the steps above, contact confsupport@aptaracorp.com and proceedings2026@iui.acm.org.

Only the styles available in the Word template are to be used. Please see the ACM submission template (.docx) Table 1 for all available styles.

Word authors should follow these instructions.

• Ensure that ALL content in the Word document is styled with the correct styles as listed in Table 1 (above and provided in the template).
• Use numbered style for the bibliography.
• If a single figure contains multiple images, these must be inserted as a single image.
• All images are of appropriate quality and must be followed by a caption.
• Remove all blank lines.
• Apply one or more descriptors (or “concepts”) from the ACM’s Computing Classification System (CCS) and add them to the document. CCS is a taxonomy for the computing field. Authors can build a list of CCS descriptors on https://dl.acm.org/ccs/ccs.cfm. In Microsoft Word, adding CCS concepts to the document is a three-step process:
  • Select the formatted list of concept(s) from the CCS web interface and paste it into the document. Style with the “CCSDescription” tag. For example, “Computer systems organization~Real-time operating systems”
  • Mac users: Select “View CCS TeX Code” and check the “Show the XML only” box, copy the XML and paste into the Word document in the following location (Mac):
    • Select “Properties” from the “File” menu
    • Select the “Summary” tab
    • Paste the XML into the “Comments” area
  • Windows users: Select “View CCS TeX Code” and check the “Show the XML only” box, copy the XML and paste into the Word document in the following location (Windows):
    • Select “Properties” from the “File” menu
    • Select “Advanced Properties”
    • Select the “Summary” tab
    • Paste the XML into the “Comments” area

    Accessibility

    SIGCHI publications must follow accessibility guidelines. Detailed instructions are available in the Guide to an Accessible Submission. Authors are required to produce accessible PDFs.

1. Submission

• Follow the ACM Instructions for Submitting the Author’s Paper/Article to TAPS.
• The “PDF and HTML Proofs: available for review” email will be sent only to the corresponding author from tapsadmin@aptaracorp.awsapps.com.
• Follow the links to access the TAPS-generated PDF and HTML files.
• Carefully review the files for rendering issues or missing content.
• If needed, revise the source files, recreate the ZIP file, and resubmit to TAPS.

The following is a step-by-step summary of the process. For more details, refer to the ACM Instructions.

1. Prepare the material: Create a ZIP file following the specifications above. The folder structure needs to follow the instructions on the TAPS upload website. Please check that you are using the names for folders and files as instructed on the TAPS upload website.
2. Delivering the material: The ZIP file must be submitted to TAPS using the link sent via email from TAPS.
   1. If the ZIP file is less than 10MB in size, use the file uploader on that page.
   2. If the ZIP file is 10MB or greater in size, use the FTP link on that page.
3. Processing the material: TAPS will attempt to build the PDF and HTML5 versions of your article.
   1. If TAPS is successful, the corresponding author will receive an email with the PDF as an attachment and a link to the HTML5 version. You have the option to reject and resubmit a revised ZIP file.
   2. If not successful, read the error messages, fix the files, and resubmit. For help, contact the Publications team (proceedings2026@iui.acm.org) or APTARA support via the contact form or tapssupport@aptaracorp.com.

Important Notes

• Note: Aim to keep the ZIP file under 10MB for fast processing.
• Note: Only upload supplementary materials to PCS (see next section), and not to TAPS.

2. Approval

• After the final submissions are processed by TAPS, the corresponding author will receive an email asking to approve the final version for publication.
• Once you approve the proofs on TAPs, authors have to upload the source and PDF to PCS. Then your submission is complete and ready for publication in the Digital Library.

1. Document Source (required)
   • Follow Task 3 and provide source file(s) for the submission (.docx file or .zip archive of LaTeX source files, including figures).
   • The source file is only visible to the Subcommittee Chairs, so there is no need to anonymize it.
2. Final PDF (required)
   • Upload the final camera-ready PDF generated by TAPS.
3. Video Figure (optional)
   • Include a video figure with titles and captions.
   • The maximum length of the video figure is 5 minutes.
   • Refer to Technical Requirements and Guidelines for Videos for details.
4. Supplemental Materials (optional)
   • Optional materials can include survey material, source code, data, images, additional videos, slides, etc.
   • This information will be used to determine ACM Artifact Review and Badging.
   • Provide a README.md with explanations for ZIP files and metadata.
   • Supplemental Materials will only appear in the ACM DL.

In the final step, the accessible proofs now need to be uploaded to PCS for the associated chair (AC) or venue chair to review. Additionally, a summary of changes must be submitted. Based on this, the AC will make the final decision on the acceptance of the paper, thus triggering the final acceptance email.

Task 9 does not conclude the camera-ready requirements. The task is considered complete only when you have received the final acceptance email. Until then, you should be reachable and responsive to communications from proceedings chairs or ACs and follow their instructions. Your paper is not a part of the proceedings unless you receive the final notification of acceptance. No changes will be possible after the final acceptance notification.

All SIGCHI authors are encouraged to archive their work in a “green open access” repository in line with ACM’s Green Open Access Policy. Authors can host their final versions on their own homepage, an institutional repository, a repository mandated by your funder, or a non-commercial repository such as arXiv.

• Authors must archive a version (PDF) created by they author. Authors are not allowed to archive the final version (PDF) created by the ACM.
• Include the DOI assigned once you complete the e-rights form.

What do I do if I do not get a response email from TAPS after submitting?

1. My final PDF or HTML is showing metadata (e.g., author name, email, title) that I was not expecting, what can I do?
   This requires the proceedings chairs to help you; please contact proceedings2026@iui.acm.org.
2. Am I required to add accessibility to my PDF manually?
   Yes.
3. How do I add accessibility to my PDF?
   Please see https://sigchi.org/conferences/author-resources/accessibility-guide/.
   If you still have issues reach out to accessibility2026@iui.acm.org.
4. What if I do not have Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for adding the accessibility tags to the PDF?
   Reach out to the accessibility chairs (accessibility2026@iui.acm.org)
5. TAPS did not provide me with my final PDF in time. What should I do?
   Reach out to proceedings2026@iui.acm.org before the deadline — we will make sure that you have the time needed to review your final version.
6. Does my final PDF have to contain author names and affiliations?
   Yes, they have to be identical to the information you provided during submission time in PCS.
7. Can I upload a different PDF file to PCS?
   No, the PDF file in PCS must be the TAPS-generated PDF with accessibility added. Non-matching PDFs will be automatically rejected and overwritten with the TAPS-generated PDF.
8. What do I do if I want to reupload my paper to TAPS after I have approved it?
   Reach out to proceedings2026@iui.acm.org
9. What do I do if my paper title has changed?
   Reach out to proceedings2026@iui.acm.org
10. What do I do if any author information on the HTML is wrong?
    Reach out to proceedings2026@iui.acm.org
11. TAPS does not allow me to upload a new version. What can I do?
    Reach out to proceedings2026@iui.acm.org
12. TAPS support is not responding. What can I do?
    Reach out to proceedings2026@iui.acm.org so we can follow up on your problem and also know about your situation.
13. Do I need to upload my supplemental material to TAPS?
    No, only to PCS. Only the materials in PCS will go into the ACM DL.
14. Can I upload more than 10MB per ZIP?
    Yes, but this massively delays your processing; thus, we ask you to keep your ZIP files under 10MB.
15. Which LaTeX packages are accepted for use?
    Please see https://www.acm.org/publications/taps/accepted-latex-packages
16. Do I need to clear and anonymize my document source files (Word or LaTeX) when doing the final upload to PCS?
    No, your source files are likely to never be looked at. It provides us (chairs only) with the ability to recompile your PDF in case we can not reach you.
17. Do I need to include my final PDF and/or supplementary materials in the ZIP I need to upload to TAPS?
    No, we ignore all additional files uploaded to TAPS; please only upload your extra files to PCS.
18. Does the conference have an embargo on the publications?
    No, there is no embargo; you are allowed to publish the paper within your selected copyright limitations.
19. Do I need to clear and anonymize my document source files (Word or LaTeX) when doing the final upload to PCS?
    No, your source files are likely to never be looked at. It provides us (chairs only) with the ability to recompile your PDF in case we cannot reach you.
20. Do I need to include my final PDF and/or supplementary materials in the ZIP I need to upload to TAPS?
    No, we ignore all additional files uploaded to TAPS; please only upload your extra files to PCS.
21. Does the conference have an embargo on the publications?
    No, there is no embargo; you are allowed to publish the paper within your selected copyright limitations.
22. Can I host my paper on my personal or institutional repository?
    Yes, ACM encourages green open access. You may host your final version (PDF) on your homepage, an institutional repository, or a non-commercial repository like arXiv.
23. Which version of my PDF should I archive?
    Authors must archive the version they created. The PDF generated by ACM should not be used for archiving elsewhere.
24. Do I need to include the DOI when archiving?
    Yes, include the DOI assigned once you complete the e-Rights form.
25. What if I do not receive my TAPS-generated PDF or HTML5 outputs?
    Contact proceedings2026@iui.acm.org immediately to ensure you have sufficient time to review your files before the camera-ready deadline.
26. What should I do if I find rendering issues in my PDF or HTML5 version?
    Revise your source files, recreate the ZIP, and resubmit to TAPS. You may also contact TAPS support for assistance.
27. Can I reject a TAPS output and resubmit?
    Yes, click “reject” in TAPS and resubmit your revised source files to ensure your outputs are correct.
28. Do I need to validate the PDF and HTML outputs?
    Yes, authors must check both versions for accuracy and rendering issues before final submission.
29. How do I add accessibility to my PDF?
    Follow the SIGCHI Accessibility Guide: https://sigchi.org/conferences/author-resources/accessibility-guide/. If you encounter issues, contact accessibility2026@iui.acm.org.
30. Do I need Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for accessibility tagging?
    No, but if you do not have it, reach out to the accessibility chairs for guidance.
31. What should I include when uploading materials to PCS?
    Include the accessible PDF, source files (Word or LaTeX), and any supplementary materials (e.g., videos). Ensure everything is ready before the publication-ready deadline.
32. What is the role of the Associated Chairs (ACs) or venue chairs?
    They review your submission and decide the final acceptance. No changes can be made after the final acceptance notification.
33. Can I change my paper after final acceptance?
    No, once you receive the final acceptance notification, no further changes are allowed.
34. Which LaTeX packages are accepted for use?
    Please see https://www.acm.org/publications/taps/accepted-latex-packages
35. Do I need to clear and anonymize my document source files (Word or LaTeX) when doing the final upload to PCS?
    No, your source files are likely to never be looked at. It provides us (chairs only) with the ability to recompile your PDF in case we can not reach you.
36. Do I need to include my final PDF and/or supplementary materials in the ZIP I need to upload to TAPS?
    No, we ignore all additional files uploaded to TAPS; please only upload your extra files to PCS.
37. Does the conference have an embargo on the publications?
    No, there is no embargo; you are allowed to publish the paper within your selected copyright limitations.