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Understanding Proofreader Marks: The Basics
. March 11, 2004
Please study the proofreader marks below! Then study how they are used in proofing some sample documents! Quiz yourself! See links to your right.

Insert Mark

Insert Mark

Move Text/Phrase to the Right

Move to the Right

Make this lower case.

Make a Letter Lowercase

Close up this space!

Close Up an Empty Space

Insert Comma Mark

Insert Comma

Move text/phrase to the left

Move to the Left

Capitalize the underlined letter.

Capitalize the Letter Underlines 3 Times

Add a space

Add a Space

Insert a Period Mark

Insert Period

Transpose letters or words, swiitch positions.

Switch/Transpose the Positions of Letters or Words or Phrases Indicate

Delete this letter, word or phrase.

Delete a Letter, Word or Phrase

At this point, start a new paragraph.

Start a New Paragraph at This Point

Further Study Activities:

  1. How are proofreader marks employed? Study these sample rough drafts that have been marked for corrections.
  2. Quiz yourself on "Proofreader Mark Basics" with this matching quiz!

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