What are BSI proofreading marks?

What are proofreading marks? In the UK, the most up-to-date BSi standard for UK proofreading marks* is BS 5261C (2005). The marks fall into three broad categories. The most common marks are those used to insert, substitute or delete letters or punctuation marks that are missing or incorrect.

What are proofreading symbols marks?

Proofreading marks (also called proofreaders’ marks) are symbols and notations for correcting typeset pages. The proofreader places these marks in the margins and in corresponding lines of text. A slash separates marginal marks that appear on the same line.

What are the proofreading symbols and its meaning?

Locating proofreading marks 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. Proofreading marks are traditionally written in red ink for better visibility.

What are the common editing symbols?

Commonly Used Proofreading Symbols with Examples

New paragraph here.
Delete; take out something.
Close up space.
Transpose elements.
Insert whatever is written above or below the proofreading symbol.
Insert en dash.
Insert em dash.
Move left.

What is the symbol for Stet?

A symbol used by proofreaders and typesetters to indicate that a word or phrase that was crossed out should still remain. This is usually marked by writing and circling the word stet above or beside the unwanted edit and underscoring the selection with dashes or dots.

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.

What does a circle mean in proofreading?

A caret shows where an additional or corrected or substituted letter, word, or phrase is to be inserted in or above the line. The letter or punctuation to be deleted may also be circled with the delete mark.

When you proofread what does S stands for?

Sp – This is the abbreviation for spelling error. -s – This indicates that something is missing the letter s on the end of a word. STET – This indicates the editor would like to take back the edit mark and let it stand the way it was originally. WW – This abbreviation is used when a wrong word is used in the sentence.

What does S mean in proofreading?

What is the meaning of Stet symbol in proof reading?

Stet is a Latin word (meaning “let it stand”) used in proofreading to indicate that a previously marked change is to be ignored.

Which is the most up to date BSI mark for proofreading?

For many proofreaders, they are still valuable tools of the trade. What are proofreading marks? In the UK, the most up-to-date BSi standard for UK proofreading marks* is BS 5261C (2005). The marks fall into three broad categories.

Which is BSI mark for copy preparation and proof correction?

By arrangement with the BSI, the CIEP can now supply copies of its standard for proof-correction marks: BS 5261C:2005 – Marks for copy preparation and proof correction (extracted from BS 5261-2:2005). Please note we are sorry we are unable to accept orders for the card during the coronavirus lockdown.

Where can I get a sheet of BSI marks?

The CIEP has a handy laminated sheet of BSi marks, available online to CIEP members and from the office for non-members: https://www.ciep.uk/training/bsi-marks Butcher’s Copy-editing and New Hart’s Rules, two indispensable guides for UK good practice in copyediting and proofreading, contain lists of the marks.

Where do the question marks go in a proofreader?

The all-important ‘query’ mark (a question mark in a circle) comes under this heading, along with the solidus (/) that indicates the end of a particular correction. Proofreading marks in action! Where do they go on the page?

What are BSI proofreading marks?