Proofreading & Editing Proofreading Marks & Symbols

Question 1

What does the proofreading symbol 'dele' (ɗ) indicate?

Accepted Answer

Delete the marked text

Answer

The 'dele' mark (ɗ or a looped 'd') is the standard proofreading symbol instructing the typesetter to delete the marked text.

Question 2

Which proofreading mark indicates that a new paragraph should begin?

Accepted Answer

¶ (pilcrow)

Answer

The pilcrow (¶) is the standard mark used to indicate that a new paragraph should begin at that point.

Question 3

What does underlining text in traditional proofreading indicate?

Accepted Answer

The underlined text should be italicized

Answer

In traditional proofreading markup, a single underline instructs the typesetter to italicize the marked text.

Question 4

What does the proofreading mark '#' (pound/hash) mean?

Accepted Answer

Insert a space

Answer

The hash or pound symbol (#) in proofreading markup means 'insert a space' at the marked location.

Question 5

What does the proofreading instruction 'tr' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Transpose (switch the order of the marked elements)

Answer

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

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