What is the editing symbol for paragraph?
Symbols
| Symbol Name | Image | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Pilcrow (Unicode U+00B6) | ¶ | Begin new paragraph |
| Pilcrow (Unicode U+00B6) | ¶ no | Remove paragraph break |
| Caret (Unicode U+2038, 2041, 2380) | ‸ ⁁ ⎀ | Insert |
| # | Insert space |
How do you use proofreading marks?
In hard copy proofreading, corrections typically appear in the left or right margins beside the line containing the error. A mark is also placed in the text to indicate where the correction needs to be made. A caret (^) indicates an addition, and a line through the text indicates a deletion or a replacement.1
What skills does a proofreader need?
Skills Proofreaders Need Aspiring proofreaders should be strong communicators who pay close attention to detail. Applicants also need the ability to work independently and to meet deadlines consistently. Most modern-day proofreading gets performed on computers.22
What does TR mean in proofreading?
and Teachers’ Marks for Electronic Text
| Transformation Marks. * was chosen to represent more complex alterations. Think of being “starry-eyed” about achieving the ideal text. | |
|---|---|
| Ascii Mark | Description |
| *tr | Transpose next two words. |
| *%{} *#x | Move indicated cluster of words to *#x. (Think of “x marks the spot to place it”). |
What does SS mean in proofreading marks?
Proofreader’s Marks:
| agr | Agreement problem (subject/verb or pronoun/antecedent). Eg: She walk home. |
|---|---|
| Ru | Rule |
| S | Sentence |
| Ss | Sentences |
| SS | Sentence structure |
What does Stet mean?
Stet is an obelism, used by proofreaders and editors to instruct the typesetter or writer to disregard a change the editor or proofreader had previously marked. It is a form of the Latin verb sto, stare, steti, statum.
How do you mark a misspelled word proofreading?
SPELLING ERRORS: Misspelled words will often be circled and/or marked with the letters SP to indicate the spelling error. Remember that it is the editor’s responsibility to indicate words that may be misspelled, but it is the writer’s responsibility to confirm correct spelling of a word by consulting a dictionary.