Send your work to us. We calculate the deposit and send an email invoice to you. Payment can easily be made using the link in the invoice.
Files should be submitted in Microsoft Word, AppleWorks, or Rich Text format unless other arrangements have been made with an editor.
If you want to calculate it yourself, multiply the number of words in your document times 0.01 for proofreading or times 0.02 for proofreading and editing.
For example: 40,000 x 0.01 = $400 [USD].
Do you use formats other than MS Word?
While we much prefer MS Word, as long as you get approval from us first, we do accept other formats (e.g., Mac Pages, MS Works, AppleWorks, PDF, RTF, ASCII).
I sent you something in Microsoft Word format. I can't tell what you changed.
The Highlight Changes feature may be turned off. In Word 2010, 2007, or XP, change the menu drop-down on the upper left to the Final Showing Markup option. In older/other versions of Word/Office, go to the Tools menu, click Track Changes, click Highlight Changes to make sure Highlight Changes on Screen is checked. If you still do not see any changes, contact Client Services.
Below are step-by-step explanations for both the Track Changes feature and the Comments feature for each version of Word.
How do I get a word count?
In MS Word 2007 or 2010, look in the bottom left corner of the window. In earlier versions of Microsoft Word, go to the Review tab or Tools menu, and select Word Count. In WordPerfect, right-click anywhere and select Properties, then click the Information tab. For academic papers, be sure to check the option to include footnotes and endnotes in the count. See below for more specific instructions and screen shots.
Do I need the latest version of Word?
Do I have to use a PC?
No, the editing function has been a long-time feature of Word and the files we send to you are for a PC or Mac.
I sent you something in a different format. I can't tell what you changed.
You will need to turn on Track Changes to see what has changed.
More information on Track Changes below.
Office 2010
Office 2007
Mac Office 2007
Office XP
Mac Word 2004
Word 2003
Track Changes
To turn Track Changes on or off Click on the Review tab. Click the Track Changes icon to turn it on or off.
To accept or reject an individual change Click on Accept or Reject (red x icon or blue check mark icon). Once you click on Accept or Reject, Word moves to the next correction automatically.
To accept all of the changes made by your editor Click on the drop down arrow of the Accept icon. Click on the Accept All Changes in Document button.
Editor Comments
Delete a comment First, make manual revisions based on the editor’s comment. Then, right-click on the editor’s comment (ctrl+click for Mac users). Select Delete Comment from the flyout menu. The comment will be removed.
Word Count To get a count in Word or Office 2010, simply look in the bottom left corner of the window.
Track Changes
To turn Track Changes on or off Click on the Review tab. Click the Track Changes icon to turn it on or off.
To accept or reject an individual change Click on Accept or Reject (green x icon or red check mark icon). Once you click on Accept or Reject, Word moves to the next correction automatically.
To accept all of the changes made by your editor Click on the drop down arrow of the Accept icon. Click on the Accept All Changes in Document button.
Editor Comments
Delete a comment First, make manual revisions based on the editor’s comment. Then, right-click on the editor’s comment (ctrl+click for Mac users). Select Delete Comment from the flyout menu. The comment will be removed.
Word Count To get a count in Word or Office 2007, simply look in the bottom left corner of the window.
Track Changes
Find the Accept or Reject Changes button on your toolbar. If you cannot see the Accept or Reject Changes button, follow the next two steps.
On the main toolbar, click the View menu. Place your mouse over Toolbar, and then click Reviewing. Now you can turn the Track Changes feature on or off as you wish.
Word Count Go to the Tools menu and click on Word Count.
Editor Comments
First, make revisions based on the editor’s comment. Then, right-click on the bracketed material or the editor’s comment (ctrl+click in Word for Mac 2004). Select Delete Comment from the flyout menu. The comment will be removed.
You may also delete comments one-at-a-time. Right-click (ctrl+click in Word for Mac 2004) on the bracketed material or on the comment in the right-hand margin and then select Delete Comment from the flyout menu.
Track Changes
Accept or Reject an individual change
Right-click on the red/changed text. Select Accept Change or Reject Change from the flyout menu. Accepting it will integrate that revision. Rejecting it will delete the change.
Accept or Reject ALL changes
On the Reviewing Toolbar, click the arrow beside the Accept Changes button. Select Accept All Changes in Document.
Click on Accept or Reject (green x icon or red check mark icon) to accept or reject individual changes. Word will automatically move to the next suggestion.
Editor Comments
Delete a comment Right-click on the comment. Click Delete Comment from the flyout menu.
Track Changes
To turn Track Changes on or off Click on the Review tab. Click the Track Changes icon to turn it on or off.
To accept or reject an individual change Click on the Accept icon or on the Reject icon. Once you click on Accept or Reject, Word moves to the next correction automatically.
To accept all of the changes made by your editor Click on the drop down arrow of the Accept icon. Click on the Accept All Changes in Document button.
Editor Comments
To delete a comment First, make revisions based on the editor’s comment. Then, right-click on the editor’s comment (ctrl+click in Word for Mac 2004). Select Delete Comment from the flyout menu. The comment will be removed.
Word Count Open your project. Look near the bottom left corner.
Track Changes
To turn Track Changes on or off Click on the Review tab. Click the Track Changes icon to turn it on or off.
To accept or reject an individual change Click on the Accept icon or on the Reject icon. Once you click on Accept or Reject, Word moves to the next correction automatically.
To accept all of the changes made by your editor Click on the drop down arrow of the Accept icon. Click on the Accept All Changes in Document button.
Editor Comments
To delete a comment First, make revisions based on the editor’s comment. Then, right-click on the editor’s comment (ctrl+click in Word for Mac 2004). Select Delete Comment from the flyout menu. The comment will be removed.
Word Count Open your project. Look near the bottom left corner.
