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Existing Client Resource Page

We are the solution to your editing needs.
   

  This page is for new and existing clients of Red Pencil Editing Services. It is
   designed to help streamline your experience and provide you with additonal tools
   and resources for understanding your edited documents. 

   


   Payment

Payment for invoices sent by PayPal or by PDF can be remitted here: 



   Uploading files to the FTP (file transfer protocol) server:
   
   
Red Pencil Editing Services uses YouSendIt.com as our FTP interface. Files may be
    uploaded that are up to 2 GB in size.
   
    The dropbox will open in a separate window. Please be sure to insert information in all
    fields. In the message field, don't forget to include your deadline. After we have received
    your file, we will confirm receipt by e-mail. Once your document has been edited, you will
    be given instructions for how to retrieve it from the dropbox.


   






Resources for understanding your edited document(s):

Documents edited with MS Word's Tracking Tools:

  • Deleted text is indicated by red strike through text.
  • New text/edited text is indicated by blue text with a double underline.
  • Comments will appear on either on the right column or in the footer depending upon the version of MS Word that the original document was in.
  • Explanation of terms used in the comments field can be found below.

Documents edited manually and scanned to PDF:

These documents will use the traditional proofreader's and copy editor's marks. To understand their meanings, view the tools below. Each will open in a new window.


  • Common proofreading and editing abbreviations
  • Common proofreader's and editor's marks and symbols
  • General editing marks and symbols
  • Editing marks and symbols for textual issues
  • Editing marks and symbols for spacing issues
  • Editing marks and symbols for punctuation
  • Editing marks and symbols for alignment






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