Bsi Proof-correction Marks Pdf 2016
The answer (also covered by one of our ) is twofold. The marks may be used less frequently than they used to be, but they are still used, they are recognised as British and international standards, and it is not unreasonable for a client to expect a proofreader or copyeditor to know about this most basic tool of the trade. The marks are a very efficient language telling the typesetter precisely what changes to make, with no ambiguity and a minimum of fuss and clutter. This visual 'language' presents complex information simply, and we use it – particularly for the answers to exercises – throughout all our online courses.