ISO 5776
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ISO 5776, published by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO), is a document that specifies symbols for proofreading
such as of manuscripts, typescripts and printer's proofs
. The total number of symbols specified is 16, each in English, French and Russian.
The standard is partially derived from the British Standard BS-5261.
International Organization for Standardization
The International Organization for Standardization , widely known as ISO, is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. Founded on February 23, 1947, the organization promulgates worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial...
(ISO), is a document that specifies symbols for proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading is the reading of a galley proof or computer monitor to detect and correct production-errors of text or art. Proofreaders are expected to be consistently accurate by default because they occupy the last stage of typographic production before publication.-Traditional method:A proof is...
such as of manuscripts, typescripts and printer's proofs
Galley proof
In printing and publishing, proofs are the preliminary versions of publications meant for review by authors, editors, and proofreaders, often with extra wide margins. Galley proofs may be uncut and unbound, or in some cases electronic...
. The total number of symbols specified is 16, each in English, French and Russian.
The standard is partially derived from the British Standard BS-5261.