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What is a editors mark?

An editor's mark, also known as a proofreading mark, is a symbol used by editors and proofreaders to indicate changes that need to be made to a manuscript or document. They help communicate specific corrections and instructions to the author or typesetter.

Here are some common editor's marks:

Corrections:

* Delete: A line through the text to be removed.

* Insert: A caret (^) indicating where to add text. The new text is written above the caret.

* Change: A circle around the text to be changed. The new text is written above or below the circle.

* Transpose: A curved line connecting two letters or words to be switched.

* Spell check: A wavy line under the misspelled word.

* Grammar: A double underline or squiggly line under the grammatical error.

* Capitalization: A circle around a lowercase letter to be capitalized.

* Lowercase: A slash through a capital letter to be made lowercase.

Formatting:

* Bold: A wavy line under the text to be bolded.

* Italics: An underline beneath the text to be italicized.

* Paragraph: A symbol (¶) indicating a new paragraph.

* Spacing: A mark above or below the text indicating where to add or remove space.

* Alignment: Arrows indicating the text should be aligned left, right, or centered.

Other:

* Query: A question mark (?) indicating something needs clarification from the author.

* stet: "Let it stand" - a mark indicating a previously marked correction should be ignored.

* move: A line with arrows pointing to the new location for the text to be moved.

Editor's marks can be handwritten or digital, using specific software for marking up documents. They provide a standardized and concise way to communicate editorial instructions, ensuring clarity and consistency in the final document.

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