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Chapter 2.

2.86.
Folios of copy must be run by the proofreader and marked on the proof.
2.87.
All instructions, comments, and extraneous notes on both copy and proofs which are not intended to be set as part of the text must be circled.
Revising galley proofs
2.88.
The importance of revising proofs cannot be overemphasized. Although a reviser is not expected to read proof, it is not enough to follow the marks found on the proof. He or she should be alert to detect errors and inconsistencies and must see that all corrections have been properly made and that words or lines have not been transposed or eliminated in making the corrections.
2.89.
A reviser must not remodel the punctuation of the proofreaders or make any important changes. If an important change should be made, the reviser must submit the proposed change to the supervisor for a decision.
2.90.
In the body of the work, new pages must be properly indicated on the proof. (For new page information, see rule 2.3 "Makeup.")
2.91.
All instructions and queries on proofs must be transferred to the revised set of proofs.
Revising page proofs
2.92.
Page revising requires great diligence and care. The reviser must see that the rules governing the instructions of previous workers have been followed.
2.93.
The reviser is responsible for marking all bleed and off-center pages.
2.94.
A blank page must be indicated at the bottom of the preceding page.
2.95.
Special care must be exercised in revising corrected matter. If it appears that a correction has not been made, the reviser should