proofreader
Catches written mistakes
A proofreader is someone who reads text to find and correct errors before publication.
The work focuses on catching typos, misspellings, and grammatical mistakes rather than revising content or style.
The proofreader caught three errors the editor had missed.
Professional proofreaders review everything from books to legal documents to marketing copy.
Alphabetical word reference
- markupAdded percentage for profit
- annotationsExplanatory additions to documents
- stetEditorial "never mind"
- caretSymbol marking insertions
dele · query · checklist · ruler · thesaurus · spell-checker · highlighting
Onboard food preparation area
- revisionsAlterations to improve
- draftsPreliminary written versions
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- copyeditingCorrecting written material
fact-checking · collating · blueline · deadline · turnaround · stylesheet · sign-off
Unintended keystroke errors
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
- grammarLanguage's structural rules
- syntaxRules for arranging words
formatting · inconsistency · omission · transposition · misspelling · hyphenation · capitalization · spacing
Rules for arranging words
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
- conjugationVerb form variation system
- tensesTime markers for verbs
- clausesGrammatical or legal units
agreement · subject-verb · antecedents · modifiers · semicolon · colon · em-dash · en-dash
Showing extreme attention to detail
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- thoroughnessAttention to every detail
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
exactness · consistency · clarity · correctness · punctiliousness · meticulousness · conscientiousness · vigilance
Publication text corrector
- editorOne who revises text
- freelancerSelf-employed service provider
- in-houseWithin the organization
- checkerOne who examines
reviser · corrector · fact-checker · indexer · compositor · typesetter
Arranging text for print
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
- folioSingle-fold page format
- prepressPrint preparation stage
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
recto · verso · signature · binding · imprint · frontmatter · backmatter · footnotes
News gathering and dissemination
- publishingDistributing written works publicly
- legalPermitted by statute
- academicRelating to education or theory
- medicalOf healthcare practice
technical · advertising · literary · scientific · corporate · translation · localization · subtitling
dictionary
Alphabetical word reference
- markupAdded percentage for profit
- annotationsExplanatory additions to documents
- stetEditorial "never mind"
caret · dele · query · checklist · ruler · thesaurus · spell-checker · highlighting
galley
Onboard food preparation area
- revisionsAlterations to improve
- draftsPreliminary written versions
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
copyediting · fact-checking · collating · blueline · deadline · turnaround · stylesheet · sign-off
typos
Unintended keystroke errors
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
- grammarLanguage's structural rules
syntax · formatting · inconsistency · omission · transposition · misspelling · hyphenation · capitalization · spacing · alignment
syntax
Rules for arranging words
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
- conjugationVerb form variation system
- tensesTime markers for verbs
clauses · agreement · subject-verb · antecedents · modifiers · semicolon · colon · em-dash · en-dash · possessives
meticulous
Showing extreme attention to detail
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- thoroughnessAttention to every detail
diligence · exactness · consistency · clarity · correctness · punctiliousness · meticulousness · conscientiousness · vigilance · eagle-eyed
copyeditor
Publication text corrector
- editorOne who revises text
- freelancerSelf-employed service provider
- in-houseWithin the organization
checker · reviser · corrector · fact-checker · indexer · compositor · typesetter
typesetting
Arranging text for print
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
- folioSingle-fold page format
- prepressPrint preparation stage
layout · recto · verso · signature · binding · imprint · frontmatter · backmatter · footnotes · endnotes
journalism
News gathering and dissemination
- publishingDistributing written works publicly
- legalPermitted by statute
- academicRelating to education or theory
medical · technical · advertising · literary · scientific · corporate · translation · localization · subtitling · transcription
- readersbookworm, bibliophile, book lover, book nerd, bookish
- book professionalsbook dealer, bookseller, rare book dealer, librarian, book binder
- newsroom jobsmanaging editor, news editor, fact checker, editorial assistant, digital editor
- Publishing ToolsInDesign, typesetter, text wrap, table of contents, file converter
- text workersghostwriter, translator, editor, copywriter, reviser
- editingediting, cut, copy, paste, delete
- proofreading toolsApplications checking written accuracy
- proofreader's markSymbol showing needed corrections