Digital Proofreading Tools & Technology Flashcards

In Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature, which color-coded markup indicates text that has been deleted?

Answer: Red strikethrough

Deleted text appears with a red strikethrough by default in Word's Track Changes view.

Which PDF markup tool is most appropriate for indicating that a word should be replaced in a proofreading workflow?

Answer: Strikethrough combined with an insertion comment

A strikethrough over the old text paired with an insertion comment clearly communicates a replacement to the editor or author.

When using Google Docs for collaborative proofreading, how does a reviewer submit a correction without directly altering the author's text?

Answer: Using 'Suggesting' mode

'Suggesting' mode in Google Docs records proposed changes that the owner can accept or reject without modifying the original text.

A proofreader receives a Word document with 'Final' markup view selected. What does this display?

Answer: The document as it would appear if all changes were accepted

'Final' view shows the document with all tracked changes accepted, hiding markup but not deleting it.

Which feature in Adobe Acrobat allows a proofreader to add a note without visually marking the text on the page?

Answer: Sticky Note (Comment)

A Sticky Note in Acrobat attaches a floating comment to a location without overlaying markup directly on the text.

When batch-checking multiple documents for spelling errors, which type of tool is most efficient?

Answer: Command-line spell-check utility or script

Command-line spell-check utilities can process multiple files simultaneously and output results in a consolidated report.

A proofreader is working in a content management system (CMS) that lacks built-in spell check. What is the best workaround?

Answer: Copy text into a browser with spell-check enabled or a word processor, then copy back

Pasting CMS text into a spell-check-enabled environment and returning it is a standard workaround for CMS limitations.