Funny enough, plain language editing is barely about word choice, and is never about “dumbing down.”
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Troubleshooting PDF Markup
This demo shows the tools editors need in the free Acrobat Reader to mark up corrections to page proofs or anything else in PDF form.
PDF Markup Basics for Proofreaders & Copyeditors
This demo shows the tools editors need in the free Acrobat Reader to mark up corrections to page proofs or anything else in PDF form.
Thesaurus Magic in MS Word
Can’t figure out the writer’s intent? Thesaurus to the rescue! Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com I show you the
Context Menus—Productivity Boosters
The context menu is a handy productivity and learning tool in any computer program. Find out more in my How To column at
How to Invoice Your Freelancing Clients
Invoicing might seem like an obvious thing, but there are actually choices, and very few requirements when it comes to
Brace Yourselves: A New Word Is Coming
Word 2019 has started rolling out. All 365 subscribers will eventually get it, and it’s available as a standalone. Find
Finding Hidden Graphics in Word
G’ah, Word! There’s a graphic here somewhere and I know it!! Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com, I tell you
Illiteracy Might Surprise You
See the updated post. Only 13% of adults can read and compare two essays. What does that mean for editing?
Fall 18 Editor Training
The fall course announcement goes out today. If you’d like to get them in your inbox, sign up on the