Proofreading symbols

Introduction

The tables below show the various marks used in proofreading and copy editing. There are four tables:

Deleting, replacing and inserting;
Formatting;
Miscellaneous; and
Representations of common characters.

The column heads are: Symbol (an image of the symbol inserted in the body of the text); Description (specifically when it is used); and Side mark (an image of the symbol used in the margin).

Deleting, replacing and inserting

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	Delete single character, but do not close up characters or words around it
	Delete character and then close up to leave no gap
	Delete more than one character or whole word or words

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The proofreading symbols

Introduction

Deleting, replacing and inserting