Description
Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.
- • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
- • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
- • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
- • Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
- • Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
- • Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
- • Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
- • Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
- • Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.
- • Write original content, such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.
- • Typeset and measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements, such as copy and illustrations, to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler or layout software.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
