AAAI 2026 · Style File

aaai.sty — Official AAAI Style File

The LaTeX style file used by the AAAI conference. Two-column format, anonymous submission, 7-page main paper.

Open template with aaai.sty

Quick usage

\documentclass[letterpaper]{article}
\usepackage{aaai2026}
\usepackage{times}
\usepackage{helvet}
\usepackage{courier}
\usepackage[hyphens]{url}
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{natbib}

\nocopyright    % uncomment for submission

\title{Your AAAI 2026 Paper Title}
\author{
  First Author \textsuperscript{1} \and
  Second Author \textsuperscript{1, 2} \\
  \textsuperscript{1} University Name \\
  \textsuperscript{2} Other Institution \\
  \texttt{first@author.com, second@other.com}
}

\begin{document}
\maketitle

\begin{abstract}
Your abstract.
\end{abstract}

\section{Introduction}
% ... your paper ...

\bibliographystyle{aaai}
\bibliography{references}
\end{document}

What aaai.sty configures

  • Two-column layout with AAAI-specific margins
  • Times font + Helvetica + Courier (the AAAI typography spec)
  • AAAI-style title block with author affiliations
  • Natbib-based author-year citations
  • Section heading style and numbering
  • 7-page main paper geometry

Related AAAI resources

AAAI 2026 template

Full template with aaai.sty pre-loaded.

AAAI page limit

7 pages main, refs unlimited.

NeurIPS template

Sister AI conference (9 pages).

IJCAI template

Sister AI conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is aaai.sty?

aaai.sty (annual variant: aaai2026.sty) is the official LaTeX style file for the AAAI conference — Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Two-column layout, Times-style font, numbered citations, AAAI-specific title block. Download from the AAAI author kit on aaai.org each cycle.

How do I use aaai.sty?

Add \documentclass[letterpaper]{article} \usepackage{aaai2026}. The style file handles two-column layout and formatting. Use \title{}, \author{}, \maketitle as usual. The bundled aaai.bst handles bibliography. Make sure aaai2026.sty is in your project root.

Where do I download aaai.sty?

From the AAAI author kit at aaai.org/Conferences/AAAI-XX/author-instructions (where XX is the year). TypeTeX bundles the latest aaai2026.sty in our AAAI template — open it and the .sty is ready. The file is updated annually with minor tweaks.

What's the page limit set by aaai.sty?

AAAI has a 7-page main paper limit (excluding references). Some tracks have different limits — student abstracts, demos, posters all have shorter limits. Always check the call for papers for the specific track. References don't count toward the 7-page cap.

Does aaai.sty handle anonymous submission?

Yes. AAAI uses double-blind review. The default mode hides authors. Use the bundled \title block which handles anonymization automatically. Don't include identifying info in the PDF or you risk desk rejection.

What citation style does AAAI use?

AAAI uses author-year citation style (Smith et al. 2024). Use \cite, \citep (parenthetical), \citet (narrative). The bundled aaai.bst is loaded automatically and produces the correct format. Use natbib for explicit \citet/\citep support.

Can I use aaai.sty on Overleaf?

Yes. Drop aaai2026.sty (and aaai.bst) into your Overleaf project root. Overleaf finds them automatically. The TypeTeX AAAI template exports directly to Overleaf with both files in place.

How does AAAI differ from NeurIPS / ICML formatting?

AAAI uses two-column layout (NeurIPS and ICML use single-column for review or specific layouts). AAAI has 7 pages main + unlimited refs (NeurIPS 9, ICML 8). AAAI's review is also double-blind but with a slightly different anonymization workflow. Always read the AAAI call for papers — the rules diverge from ML conferences.