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 proof correction signs?

The drafts are read again and again and the requisite proof correction signs are put to make corrections in the left or right margin of the document. These symbols are called Proof Correction Signs. Adding a New Paragraph: NP or // are used for adding a new paragraph.

What are the proofreading 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.

How do you mark corrections in proofreading?

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.

Are proofreading marks still used?

Whenever possible, standard marks from script proofreading are retained. Traditional methods of editing include marks in the margins. Many electronic transmissions may not include margins (e.g., E-mail messages).

How do you do a proof correction?

Corrected proofs are Articles in Press that contain the author’s corrections. Final citation details (e.g., volume and/or issue number, publication year, and page numbers) still need to be added and the text might change before final publication.

What is the proof correction marks for insert space?

Symbols

Symbol Name	Image	Meaning
Pilcrow (Unicode U+00B6)	¶ no	Remove paragraph break
Caret (Unicode U+2038, 2041, 2380)	‸ ⁁ ⎀	Insert
	#	Insert space
Close up (Unicode U+2050)	⁐	Tie words together, eliminating a space

What is the symbol for inserting a space?

Symbols

Symbol Name	Image	Meaning
	#	Insert space
Close up (Unicode U+2050)	⁐	Tie words together, eliminating a space
	] [	Center text
	]	Move text right

How do you show lowercase in editing?

A vertical line delete mark is made through a single letter or mark of punctuation. The letter or punctuation to be deleted may also be circled with the delete mark. A stroke through a capital letter means set it in lowercase. Three lines under a lowercase letter mean to make it a capital.

When to use BSI marks for proof correction?

BSI marks for copy preparation and proof correction The British Standards Institution’s proof-correction marks are recognised throughout Britain and increasingly around the world. Why reinvent the wheel when you can use something tried and true?

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.

How much does it cost to get BSI marks?

This useful 8-page list of the most up-to-date BSI marks, on laminated card, is an essential tool for all proofreaders and copyeditors. The BSI charges £20.00 for each card.