Proofreading tipsRead through several times. With each pass, look for a specific set of criteria: grammar and spelling; dates, page numbers, and factual accuracy; and fonts, tabs, spacing, and other layout concerns.
Read aloud to yourself.
Don’t just read the text; compare it to your original version or source materials, if available.
Grab a partner. Read the original version and intended changes aloud to the other person, who should be looking at the updated version. Spell out proper names and say punctuation aloud.
Find fresh eyes. If you have originated a document, ask someone else who is not familiar with the material to proofread it for you.
Read the entire document backwards; you’d be surprised at the mistakes you can catch!
