Proofreading methods before book printing 2. Folding and proofreading method 【Buke printing factory 】

Proofreading methods before book printing 2. Folding and proofreading method 【Buke printing factory 】

This is a proofreading method that began to become popular in the 1950s and is also performed by one person. The original manuscript is spread out on a table, and the proofreading is held by the thumbs, index fingers, and middle fingers of both hands. It is placed on top of the original manuscript and proofread against each other. In order to ensure that the proofreading closely overlaps with the original manuscript, it is necessary to fold it slightly below each line of the proofreading (the creases should not be too deep). After proofreading the line, move the sample downwards with your index and middle fingers facing each other, and make a new crease with your thumb and ring finger to continue proofreading. This proofreading method allows for "one eye, two lines" proofreading due to the close connection between the manuscript and sample. Fast and popular among young proofreaders. But when the original manuscript has large handwriting or the proofreading is in small font, this type of proofreading can easily cause eye fatigue, making it difficult for older proofreaders to adapt. In addition, due to the fact that proofs often overwhelm a portion of the original, such as rough sketches, inexperienced proofreaders are prone to missing proofs, and proofs are difficult to keep neat after folding and rubbing. Folded proofs sometimes need to be opened to write, and pens often need to be picked up and put down, which inevitably wastes some time. Nevertheless, the speed advantage of the proofreading method is still evident, especially when the original manuscript is a typesetting (rearrangement or compilation of newspaper articles), the fast feature is more prominent.

Proofreading methods before book printing 2. Folding and proofreading method 【Buke printing factory 】