How can I submit my corrections?

1. Click on the URL link you received in the proof email.
2. Click 'Start' or 'Proceed' button to be directed to the interface where you can:

   • Edit the proof.
   • Answer copy-editor queries (view and respond by clicking 'Queries' on the right-hand side of the screen) 
   • Attach files (graphics or other).
3. Click 'Submit' when you are done.

After completing these steps:

• You receive a confirmation message via the system interface.
• You receive an acknowledgement email from Proof Central.
• The corrections are sent to the typesetter for processing and sent to our systems for archiving purposes.

For help using the different functions available in Proof Central, see the Online Proofing Helpopens in new tab/window (available in English, French and Spanish).

1. Click on the URL link you received in the proof email.
2. Click 'Proceed' to access the Neptune proofing interface, where you can:

   • Edit your proof directly in the LaTeX source.
   • Answer copy-editor queries using the 'Queries to Author' panel.
   • Upload new or revised figures or other files.
   • View your LaTeX proof and PDF proof.
   • Review the changes made to your article using the track changes function.
3. Click 'Compile' after making changes to generate an updated PDF of your proof. Your changes are automatically saved when you compile.
4. Review your corrections. You can use 'Source Comparison' to review the changes you have made or 'PDF Comparison' to compare the proof before and after your edits.
5. Make sure you have responded to all queries under 'Queries to Author'. Neptune will not allow you to submit your corrections until all queries have been resolved.
6. When you have finished making and reviewing your corrections, click 'Submit'. Please make sure you are happy with all your corrections before submitting, as you will not be able to make further changes in Neptune after submission.

After completing these steps:

• You receive a confirmation message in Neptune.
• You receive an acknowledgement email confirming that your corrections have been submitted.
• Your corrections and any files you uploaded are sent for processing.

For more information about using Neptune, see the Neptune User Guideopens in new tab/window or watch the Neptune Help Videoopens in new tab/window.

1. Access SkyLaTeX via the link you received in the proof email.
2. Click 'Edit your proof' to start editing a file.
3. Click 'Compile' to compile the LaTeX file. If the compilation is completed without errors, you see 'Compilation successful' at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press 'Validate and finish proofing' to finalize the proofing procedure.
5. Check if all queries are answered and the LaTeX file compiles without errors.
6. Click 'Finish proofing'.

After following these steps, you receive a confirmation email.

To be able to submit your corrections via email you'll need to download Adobe Reader version 9 or higher.

1. Click on the URL you receive in the email, or if there is an attachment, open the attachment.
2. Download and save the PDF file of your manuscript on your computer.
3. Annotate your proof with Adobe Reader.

1. Return the annotated manuscript by replying on the original email.

• To view a PDF guide on how to annotate PDF proofs electronically, click hereopens in new tab/window.
• To view a video tutorial on how to annotate PDF proofs electronically, click hereopens in new tab/window.