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Checklist: proof-reading before approval

Final review of text and content before production

§Language

  • 01Have spelling, punctuation and grammar been checked in all visible text?
  • 02Are headings used in a logical order?
  • 03Have hyphenation and line breaks been checked for awkward or incorrect breaks?

§Facts and details.

  • 01Are all numbers, dates and prices checked against the source?
  • 02Have phone numbers, web addresses and email addresses been verified?
  • 03Are names of people, companies and products spelled correctly?

§Version and completeness

  • 01Is the text the latest approved version — not an earlier edition?
  • 02Is there no placeholder text or excess text left in the design?
  • 03Has no text been cut off or hidden in a text box?

§Process

  • 01Has someone other than the person who designed it proofread?
  • 02Are all involved employees instructed on the rules for the new process?
  • 03Has documented approval been obtained before production?