Before starting an editing project, it is useful for all
parties to agree on an editing format. Different people
tend to prefer different presentations. Generally, the
old-style proofreading marks which work so well for
manual editing do not have an equal in electronic media.
Here are some options I have used with different clients.
This page has a chart and key which make errors and
corrections clear.This format charts each notation and
lists page, location, reason, and a suggestion or two
for correction. Sometimes an additional comment field
is added for return comments.
Regular proofreader's marks do not work well with
electronic media. That being the case, we have an
alternative markup system.
Comments and Tracking
Comments are a word feature where comments and footnotes are posted at the end of a doc.
Comments are a word feature where comments and footnotes are posted at the end of a doc.
Copy-Ed options text
Copy-Ed options Form.pdf