Copy editing and proofreading

Ensuring that every detail is precise and every thought clear

Copy editing and proofreading are a demanding skill on their own, distinct from the craft of translation. Our professional services here are tailored to your specific needs and leverage our ISO 17100 certified system.

Revision of client translations

In a revision – a bilingual check that is also a mandatory part of the ISO 17100 translation process – an expert linguist compares the target content against the source content to identify any errors or other issues and to assess suitability for the intended purpose. All necessary corrections are implemented here, and you receive a final version of your document along with a tracked-changes version transparently showing all corrections and revisions made. This also facilitates final coordination with the client on any identified issues.

Proofreading and review, copy editing

Proofreading and review refer to a monolingual check of content provided by the client. These checks are also optional elements of the ISO 17100 process and are completed by expert linguists working in their native language.
Our professional copy editing and proofreading services optimize and perfect your business publications and reports. We review documents such as brochures, annual reports, and advertisements for spelling, grammar, and hyphenation and make any necessary corrections. If desired, we can also review your texts for style and compliance with your internal style rules. It is highly important here to determine in advance what degree of latitude we have to modify the text. Here as well, you receive a final version of your document along with a tracked-changes version transparently showing all corrections and revisions made.
LanguageLink offers copy editing and proofreading primarily in English and German, but also in all other languages. We cover aspects including:

If the production process includes incorporating the content into a final layout either by the client or via our DTP service, our galley proofreading services cover layout-specific issues such as copy insertion errors or omissions, cropped copy in frames, formatting, hyphenation, and non-breaking spaces to ensure that your final product is flawless.