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Plain Language Checklist for Clear (Not Simplistic) Communication
Funny enough, plain language editing is barely about word choice, and is never about “dumbing down.”
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.
Word Tips Now Have Their Own Blog
Word-Wrangling Wednesday tips now have their own blog.
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
New Page Navigation Options in Word
Got Word 365 or 2019 on a Windows computer? Now there are two more options for moving through a manuscript.
How to Build a Waiting List
Everyone wants you at once. Can you get someone to move a deadline so you don’t have to turn down
How to Avoid Fuzzy Pictures
Gone are the days of 72 dpi resolution for on-screen images. With today’s HD, 4K, and Retina screens, viewer will