Use these symbols to mark up a text for copyediting purposes.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| # | Delete the letter or word.|
| ~ | Move to the left the letter, word or sentence.
| ^ | Move to the right the letter, word or sentence.|
| ? | Check accuracy with author or verify grammar.
| lc | Change to lowercase.|
| uc | Change to uppercase.|
| sc | Change to small caps.|
| bo | Set in boldface type.|
| it | Set in italic type.|
| ro | Set in roman type.|
| ( ) | Move word from here to end of sentence.
| [] | Move word or sentence to this point.
| \ | Insert space|
| \/ | Insert slash.|
| . . . | Insert ellipsis marks.|
| - | Insert hyphen.|
| – | Insert dash (long hyphen)|
| ' | Apostrophe
| " | Quotation marks or "ditto marks" when followed by a comma.
| <> | Braces used with [ ], ( ) or < > to indicate position for inserts.|
| ins | Insert text marked with insertion brackets.
| del | Delete text marked with deletion brackets.|
| tr | Transpose the letters, words, or sentences indicated.|
| stet | Restore word or sentence that has been deleted.|
| sic | Let it stand. It is acceptable for it to be included even though it is incorrect.
| sp | Insert extra space between letters or words.|
| x-height | Lower the element (e.g. letter) so it is aligned with lower case letters.