Copy-Editing Symbols

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Use this table to understand how to interpret or use copy-editing symbols.

Copy editors use these symbols and notations to check written material for grammar, spelling, style and punctuation issues. Use this table to understand what each copy-editing symbol means.

Copy Editing Symbols Table
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