delete marks
[dɪˈlit mɑrks]
nounpl: delete marks
marcas de exclusão / sinais de deleção
1. Proofreading symbols or marks used to indicate that text should be removed or deleted from a document
The editor used delete marks to remove unnecessary passages from the manuscript.
O editor usou marcas de exclusão para remover passagens desnecessárias do manuscrito.
2. In typography and editing, specific symbols (such as a line through text or a caret with a loop) that signal deletion
The proofreader circled the errors and applied delete marks throughout the document.
O revisor circulou os erros e aplicou sinais de deleção em todo o documento.
Delete marks are fundamental to traditional proofreading and editing practices, particularly in publishing, journalism, and academic writing. While digital editing has largely replaced physical marking systems, understanding these symbols remains important in formal editorial contexts and when working with printed documents. The red pen used for such marks is iconic in American publishing culture.
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