Proofreader's MarksIntroductionCopy preparation symbols, accepted by the printing trade, are standardthroughout the United States. Study the symbols and marks. Knowledge ofcopy preparation symbols enables you to intelligently communicate with printshops and photo labs. Careful application of theses standards eliminates poorwork before it reaches the printer.Proofreader’sand editorialmarksProofreader's marks and editorial marks are essentially the same. The maindifference is in their use.EDITORIAL MARKS: Editorial marks are made directly to the manuscriptin the body of the copy. If this is not possible, insert corrections above orbelow the line of type and indicate placement with a carot.If there areseveral corrections, place them in the right margin, in sequence and separatedwith a diagonal line.PROOFREADER'S MARKS: Place proofreader's marks in the margins of aproof with their position indicated in the text with a carot. If there areseveral errors in the same line, place the marks in sequence, separated by adiagonal line. If the lines of type are long, divide the page down the centerand place the corrections in the margins on the side of the page where theerror occurs. If you are marking cold-type proofs, place a tissue overlayover the text and mark the corrections on the overlay.Continued on next page1-61
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