Friday, November 20, 2009

Using "Editor's Marks", also called "Proofreader's Marks"

Change it to a lower case letter: A slash through a letter shows that you want to change it to a lower case letter.

Change it to a capital letter: a double or triple line underneath the letter means, "make it a capital letter."

Take something out: a diagonal line with a loop at the end means, "take it out alltogether."

Add something: put a word above a "caret" or inverted V to show that you are inserting it.

Make a correction: a simple straight line through a word is sufficient.  Please do not create a scribble.  Put the correct word above the word that you have crossed out.

To correct a correction: Let's say you cross out a word, and then you realize that you were right the first time -- that is, your cross out was wrong.  All you need to do is write the word "stet" above the crossed out word.  That means, "Leave it as originally written."

New paragraph: A cuved backwards C with two lines through it (like a double "cents" sign) means"new paragraph." 

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