What are the copy editing symbols?

What are the copy editing symbols?

A caret shows where an additional or corrected or substituted letter, word, or phrase is to be inserted in or above the line. A horizontal line delete mark is made through a phrase, sentence, or paragraph. A vertical line delete mark is made through a single letter or mark of punctuation.

How do you mark corrections in a manuscript?

Mark your corrections clearly and neatly in the margins. Indicate the end of each correction with a slash (/). Use multiple slashes if the correction is to be made more than once in the line.

What are editing marks called?

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 editorial symbols?

General Editorial Symbols Editorial symbols found in the editorial back-matter are defined as follows: An asterisk (*) preceding page and line numbers indicates that the reading is discussed in a textual note. A roman closing bracket (]) follows the initial reading of an apparatus entry.

What does NP mean in editing?

n.p. No fresh paragraph or line here.

What does SC mean in editing?

E.C.- Editing Credits (person who edits your photo) C.C.- Caption Credit/Courtesy (The person suggests the Caption for your photo) S.C.- Selection Credit (Credit to the particular person who chooses/recommends the picture to post) hope it will help.

What does AC mean in editing?

AC = audio credit (Also known as the song. Some editors edit the audio– for example lower the pitch, or amplify the bass.

What does AB mean in editing?

inappropriate
CORRECTION SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN MARKING ESSAYS ab Abbreviation inappropriate or incorrect ack Acknowledgement missi.