Manuscript Tracking

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Create a blank table or import a local file. Edit cells directly and the chart updates as you type. Export your table after every session to keep it as source of truth.

Drag a .xlsx, .csv, or .json file here · Click to import

Note: Example data is randomly generated for demonstration purposes only. Any coincidence with real papers or venues is purely unintentional.

Dates: YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM  ·  Planned: YYYY-MM (expected)
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Show Name⇅ Venue⇅ Year⇅ Type⇅ Role⇅ Status⇅ Notes⇅ Started⇅ Submitted⇅ Feedback 1⇅ Feedback 2⇅ Final result⇅ Resubmitted⇅ Feedback 3⇅ Feedback 4⇅ Final result 2⇅ Resubmitted 2⇅ Feedback 5⇅ Feedback 6⇅ Final result 3⇅
Filters:
Status
Role
Type
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Fill in the table above to see the chart.

Why this tool?

Handling multiple concurrent submissions is cognitively demanding. This tool lets you maintain a simple spreadsheet and instantly visualize your submission timeline as a Gantt chart. No account, no server, no installation. All data stays in your browser and is never sent to a server, so your privacy is fully protected.

How to use?

  1. Import data. Click + Create blank table to start, or upload a .xlsx/.csv/.json file to import your existing data.
    • If this is your first time using this tool, click Load example to see a demo, play with the table and chart, then create your own when you are ready!
  2. Edit the table. The Gantt chart updates automatically as you type. Enable Cache changes to preserve your edits in case you accidentally close or refresh the tab.
  3. Export results. Use ⬇ Export xlsx to save your table and ⬇ Download PNG to download the chart. Export the table after every session, as it is your only source of truth. Next time, upload the table file to pick up where you left off.

Tips

  • Date formats. Use YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM. Append (expected) to a date to mark it as planned.
  • Resubmissions. Round 2 (R2) and Round 3 (R3) columns are hidden by default. Click ▸ R2 in Final result or ▸ R3 in Final result 2 to expand. They auto-expand when your data has resubmission dates.
  • Filters and zoom. Use the filters above the chart to focus by status, role, or type. Use zoom to adjust the scale.
  • Statistics. Click the panel below the chart to see acceptance rate, average review duration, and more.
  • More export formats. Click ▾ next to ⬇ Export xlsx for CSV or JSON, or next to ⬇ Download PNG for PDF or SVG.
  • Accepted oral/poster. Use Accepted (oral) or Accepted (poster) in Status to show presentation type on the chart. Both count as accepted in statistics and filters.
  • Share. Click 🔗 Share to generate a link others can open to view and edit a snapshot of your data.

Format reference

Column Required Description
Paper info
Name Yes Paper title. An abbreviated or shortened title is recommended for clarity in the chart.
Venue Recommended Conference or journal abbreviation
Year Recommended Target year, shown next to Venue on the chart
Type Optional Conference or Journal, used to filter by venue type. Also accepted as Conference/Journal column header when importing existing spreadsheets.
Role Optional First author, Corresponding author, or Collaborator, groups rows on the chart
Status Yes Accepted · Accepted (oral) · Accepted (poster) · Under review · In preparation · Pending · Rejected
Notes Optional Free text, e.g. previous venues, reviewer context, or any remark
Round 1
Started Optional Date work began. Shown as a dashed lead-in on the chart.
Submitted Recommended Submission date. Append (expected) to mark a planned date.
Feedback 1/2 Optional Review round dates
Final result Optional Decision date. If rejected and resubmitted, the chart shows × here and the bar continues.
Round 2 (after first rejection)
Resubmitted Optional Resubmission date. Filling this in unlocks the Round 2 columns.
Feedback 3/4 Optional Review round dates
Final result 2 Optional Decision date for Round 2
Round 3 (after second rejection)
Resubmitted 2 Optional Resubmission date. Filling this in unlocks the Round 3 columns.
Feedback 5/6 Optional Review round dates
Final result 3 Optional Decision date for Round 3

All date fields accept YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM.