1. PROOFREADER MARKS

2. Proofreader marks are a combination of symbols and short notations used to mark up documents Purpose of Proofreader Marks

3. Proofreader’s proofreading marks provide consistency and help to avoid miscommunication, saves time and frustration.

4. Use to mark correction in keyed or printed text that contain problems and/or errors.

5. As a keyboard user, you should be able to read or write these marks accurately when revising or editing a rough draft.

6. Add Space We arenot going away. We are not going away Capitalize Rick attends boston college. Rick attends Boston College.

7. Transpose We hoep to then see you. We hope to see you then. Close up Don’t delay; do it to day. Don’t delay; do it today

8. Delete We will sign sign the letter. We will sign the letter. Insert Come to May 3 convention Come to the May 3 convention.

9. Insert a comma Jane Tom and Bill left. Jane, Tom, and Bill left Insert a period Dr Clay arrived at noon. Dr. Clay arrived at noon.

10. Let it stand (ignore correction Carol Aldridge has been a close friend.

11. Lower case He contacted ACE Moving Co. He contacted Ace Moving Co. Move left Mr. Johnson said he would need four notebooks.