Submitting an abstract via the online form only

In our submission process, we want authors to submit an abstract using the online form only, without the possibility to upload a file.
How can we set this option?

Settings pertaining to the format of the submission can be done in each submission type / track individually.

Please go to:
Overview => Settings => Manage Submission Types / Conference Tracks
… and create or edit the corresponding submission type / track.

First, check the option “Abstract” (Does the user have to enter an abstract?).
Make sure that it is activated and choose one of the formatting options (see image).
You will get the full list of selectable items only when you activate the "Expert Settings" (toggle the switch icon at the bottom of the page to activate them).

• plain text field (without formatting)
• plain text field with LaTeX math formula support
• rich text editor
• rich text editor with LaTeX math formula support
• plain text field with basic formatting syntax (bold, italics, lists)

Continue to the section “Upload Settings for This Contribution Type / Track”.
For the option “Number of Uploads Required for This Submission Type per Submitted Contribution” choose the value “0” (see image).
This will disable the option to upload files during the submission of new contributions.

Please always test any new settings!

We listed some ideas that you might want to take into consideration before you opt for an abstract-only submission:
Submitting an abstract as an upload only