Looking for a quick, streamlined method for improving the products you create?

Proofreading

Proofreading symbols offer a shorthand method for editing the documents or images you produce. Proofreading symbols are a coded set of instructions used to indicate where the mistakes are or how a piece can be improved. Below are some of the most common proofreading symbols for general text editing and image correction.

Here’s a list of the most common proofreading marks: 

Image Correction

Did you know there are also image correction marks used in printing? Here’s a list of the most common image correction marks: 

Although a significant amount of revision takes place in software’s track changes or commenting features, typically the most thorough reviews happen when an offline editor is physically reviewing a printed document. 

Having a proofreading cheat sheet handy gives you a helpful shortcut while keeping members of your team on the same page. 

Edit and enjoy!