1. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 1 Marking Up and Proofing bƒbƒ ital ¶ ( ) # eq# ( / ) [ / ] em OK/? ^ ( ; ) cap lc The old way of marking up Most sketches or designs are approved by more than one proofer. This helps to insure accuracy. A number of markup tools are used, including color (usually markers), pencils (red and non-repro blue are the most common), and a variety of symbols that are very common shorthand designed to clue the printer to change specific things (move location, correct spelling, etc…)

2. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 2 Marking Up and Proofing New Ways to Proof and Markup in Digital Pre-Press Not too surprisingly, there are new, more time efficient ways for you to proof client jobs online. All of the markup tools are now digital!

3. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 3 Marking Up and Proofing Markup and proofing websites Include intuitive features and functionality, with simplified markup and commenting tools in digital format Allow forwarding of markups and changes to others involved in the project Have virtual pens for traditional style markup or you can work with NO markup and only notations that are uploaded to the website

4. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 4 Marking Up and Proofing Markup and proofing websites also provide an easy way to view, markup, collaborate on, and approve proofs online without technical skills, software, or extra training!

5. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 5 Marking Up and Proofing Simply search using the keywords “online proofing” to find several sites with these options and soon you will join the digital age of markup and proofing, and your workflow will speed up tremendously!