Printers Correction Signs
Proof reader’s mark also called printers correction signs are marks used when amendments have to be made in typewritten or handwritten work of which fair copy is to be typed. These marks indicate problems in the text and suggest solutions. Correction marks come in two ways which is abbreviations and abstract symbols. Below are some correction signs
Proof Reading
This is a process whereby a good typist checks and carefully read the document typed to ensure its error free.
Proof reading stands for:
P – Practice your proof reading skills
R – Re-read if necessary
O – Only be satisfied with perfection
O – One error not corrected is too many
F – Find and correct all errors
R – Refer to the dictionary often
E – Erase neatly and completely
A – Always proof read
D – Divide words properly.
Manuscript – Longhand
Meaning of Manuscript
These are handwritten and disjointed materials which need to be typed in a readable and meaningful way. Type script is the original typewritten form of an authorize book.
Meaning of Abbreviations
This is a short form of a word for faster development of writing skills. Some words and their abbreviations are written below:
Longhand Abbreviations
Abbreviations Words in full
A1 first class
A/c account
Amt amount
& and
@ at
B/e bill of exchange
B/l bill of landing
Bs balance sheet
Bn been
Cf compare
Co company
Ch chapter
Dept department
$ dollar
E&OE errors and omission expected
E.g for example
F for
Standard Abbreviations
Abbreviations Word(s) in full
NITEL Nigerian Telecommunications
NIPOST Nigerian Postal Department
NAPEP Nigerian Poverty Empowerment Programme
NIDB Nigerian Industrial Development Programme
WAI War Against Indiscipline
UNO United Nations Organization
NLC Nigerian Labour Congress
ASUU Academic Staff Union of Universities
PTA Parents Teachers Association
