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If you are a proofreader…
Paperlessproofs enable you to produce accurate,
marked-up proofs more efficiently
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Getting started is simple |
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No costs to you: the software
is free and the publisher pays for the creation of the paperlessproof |
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The first time you use paperlessproofs
all you need is Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded
free of charge, and the paperlessproofs plug-in, which is either
supplied with your proof, or can be downloaded in minutes by clicking
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You will receive the paperlessproof
file by e-mail. Open it and start making corrections straight away |
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When you have finished, save
the corrected proof and return it by e-mail: no need to organise express
deliveries or visit the post office with bulky parcels |
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No specialist computer skills
necessary: click on the icon opposite to see the demonstration of
how easy paperlessproofs is to use |
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Efficient and accurate |
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Paperlessproofs uses the new
BSI standard for proof correction |
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To make changes, simply click
on the proofing symbol you need and click again to place it on the
page
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To collate proofs, simply cut
and paste accepted
author's corrections and insertions into the master proof: no need
to hand-copy or rekey |
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Edit longer author corrections
in paperlessproofs or transfer insertions to your preferred editing
software, and then paste back into paperlessproofs |
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Benefits of electronic proofing |
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No more worries about your
work being lost or delayed en route: simply keep a copy of the paperlessproofs
file |
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Search facilities make finding
variant spellings and usages rapid and foolproof |
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Easy to edit author's insertions
in your preferred editing
software, then copy and paste into paperlessproofs |
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Typesetters can copy and paste
corrections into typesetting files, avoiding transcription errors |
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Files containing images or
long text corrections can be attached to form part of the PDF, with
no chance of
their being lost or mislaid |
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Comprehensive and authoritative help on how to mark corrections |
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Specially prepared for paperlessproofs,
the guides give clear descriptions of how to mark even complex corrections |
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