Proofreading Symbols

 

If you choose to print and markup a proof instead of using the annotation tool, this proofreading marks chart will give you a good idea of the most common proofreading marks and is intended to serve as a guide.

 

Please follow these points when proofreading an ad:

Proofread the entire ad including addresses and phone numbers.

Make all corrections within the margin of the proof

Place all corrections on one proof copy using standard proofreading marks.