Proofreading and Editing Symbols
[Pages:71]Proofreading and Editing Symbols
Proofreading symbols are used to identify mistakes and to state the needed correction, .-sted below are the most common proofreading symbols, along with explanation and examples of each.
Explanation of the Symbol
Example
Begin a new paragraph
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Capitalize a lowercase letter
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Use a lowercase letter
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Insert a missing word, letter, or punctuation mark
My friend Joe![ln^w green car.
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Close up space
Somebody will help you soon,
Delete and close up
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Spell out
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Change the order of letters or words Move the circled words to the place marked by the arrow (write fr in the margin.)
O Add a period
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