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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Copy Editing Symbols Table
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