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?