It is important to use standard proofreading marks because it creates less confusion for the writer whose work is edited. The standard proofreading marks tell the writer exactly what needs to be corrected.
capitalize the letter:Place three lines underneath the letter that needs to be capitalized.
The best guide would be the latest version of the Chicago Manual of Style. It is used by professional editors and publishers.
In a standard dictionary you can find a key to pronunciation marks within the definition
Proofreading symbols or marks are shorthand notations through which the proofreader tells the compositor what changes to make to a proof sheet, galley or blueline before publication. They differ from editing marks and should not be confused although some are similar or even the same. Editing is a different process than proofing.The most comprehensive set of proofreader's marks I have found on the web are at: http://www.eeicom.com/staffing/marks.html
Stet means to let it stand and is a standard proofreading mark. When stet is inserted in a document, the selected text must remain part of that document.
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One can understand proofreading marks by reading guides on various websites like DesktopPub and Merriam. Both websites offer a variety of guides including one on understanding proofreading marks.
"ZIP" in proofreading marks indicates a passage is fine and should not be changed. It is used to show that no edits are needed in that particular section.
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Proofreading marks, or stets, are marks that are added to a draft to flag errors that need to be revised. These include ¶ (indent), ^ (insert information), and many others.
capitalize the letter:Place three lines underneath the letter that needs to be capitalized.
The best guide would be the latest version of the Chicago Manual of Style. It is used by professional editors and publishers.
Two important strategies when proofreading a document are to take breaks in between sessions to maintain focus and to read the document out loud to catch any errors that may have been overlooked silently.
In a standard dictionary you can find a key to pronunciation marks within the definition
Proofreading symbols or marks are shorthand notations through which the proofreader tells the compositor what changes to make to a proof sheet, galley or blueline before publication. They differ from editing marks and should not be confused although some are similar or even the same. Editing is a different process than proofing.The most comprehensive set of proofreader's marks I have found on the web are at: http://www.eeicom.com/staffing/marks.html