1. Delete symbol: used to delete unnecessary text or words. The drawing method is to draw a horizontal line on the text or word to be deleted and draw a circle above or below the horizontal line. Add symbol: used to add new content to the text. The drawing method is to draw a vertical line at the position to be added, and write the content to be added above or below the line.
2. Replacement symbol: used to replace words or phrases in the text. The drawing method is to draw a tick below the content to be replaced, and write the new content above or below the tick. Move symbol: used to adjust the position of words or sentences in text. Drawing is to draw an arrow around the word or sentence to be moved, indicating its moving direction.
3. Annotation symbol: used to explain or explain the text. The drawing method is to write a comment symbol (usually two diagonal lines) next to the content to be commented, and write the comment content below the symbol.
4. When using modifiers, it should be noted that modifiers are only used to modify or correct the text and cannot be used to change the meaning or tone of the article. The use of modified symbols should be standardized and unified in order to improve the efficiency and quality of editing work. When using modifiers, we should follow the principle of deleting first and then adding to ensure the consistency and accuracy of the text.
Modify the function of symbols
1. Improve the readability of the text: By using the modification symbols, mistakes and inappropriate parts in the text can be modified, making the text smoother and easier to understand, thus improving the reader's reading experience.
2. Enhance the accuracy of the text: editing and proofreading work requires ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the text. By using modification symbols, errors can be quickly found and corrected to ensure the accuracy of the text.
3. Improve the editing efficiency: Using the modified symbols can make the editing work more efficient. Editors can quickly find the places that need to be modified, and can easily track the errors and modifications in the text.
4. Keep the original intention of the text: When modifying the text, the original intention must be kept unchanged. By using the modification symbol, you can clearly point out the parts that need to be modified, while trying to keep the original intention unchanged.
5. Standardize the text format: in editing and proofreading, it is necessary to modify the text according to certain specifications. Modifying symbols can standardize the format and typesetting of words and make them conform to editing norms.