CPP Proofreading Marks & Symbols 2

Question 1

Which proofreading mark instructs a typesetter to move text to the left margin?

Accepted Answer

The 'move left' symbol (⊏)

Answer

The 'move left' symbol (⊏) directs the compositor to flush text to the left margin.

Question 2

What does the abbreviation 'tr' written in the margin indicate?

Accepted Answer

Transpose letters or words

Answer

'tr' stands for transpose and instructs the typesetter to switch the order of the marked letters, words, or elements.

Question 3

A proofreader circles a word and writes 'sp' in the margin. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Spell out the word or abbreviation

Answer

'sp' directs the compositor to spell out an abbreviated or numerical element in full.

Question 4

Which mark is used to indicate that a superscript should be lowered to the baseline?

Accepted Answer

An inverted circumflex (ˇ) below the character

Answer

An inverted circumflex or wedge placed beneath a superscript indicates it should be lowered to the baseline.

Question 5

What does a double underline under text traditionally signal?

Accepted Answer

Set in all caps

Answer

A double underline indicates the text should be set in all capitals.

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