James Paul Wallis

James Paul Wallis

  • Joined: 20 October 2023
  • Articles: 3

Working with Track Changes

A closeup of the Review ribbon of Microsoft Word showing the Track Changes controls
As a proofreader and editor, I do most of my work in Word with Track Changes turned on so that the client can see what changes I've suggested. After receiving a checked document, the client can then accept or reject the changes...

What is Style?

In the context of editing and proofreading, the “style” of a text refers to the conventions chosen for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting. English abounds with variants and alternatives that can each be considered “correct”...