Power-Packed Tips for Editors, Typesetters, Proofreaders, and Indexers
That's right, it's a book—the perfect reference for anyone who works with words and Word.
Other Great Books
Making Word Work for You, by Hilary Powers, is the how-to, must-have, make-more-per-hour resource for any editor working in Word.
Effective Onscreen Editing, by Geoff Hart, is the complete guide for anyone editing on the computer—in Word or anything else.
Macros for Editors, a free book by Paul Beverley, contains more than 160 macros to help improve the speed and consistency of your editing work.
Other Great Software
EditTools is like . . . well, like magic! It will increase your editorial consistency, accuracy, and speed. You must try this amazing program.
PerfectIt helps you deliver error-free documents. It will help you improve consistency, ensure quality, and enforce your style guide.
ReferenceChecker checks numerical (Vancouver) and name+date-style (Harvard
and APA) references in Word files. The website contains a download section where users can obtain a free, fully functional 10-day trial version.
The Editor's DeskTop includes a list of useful resources for editors and other freelancers.
Gropen Associates offers various resources for publishing professionals, including a web directory (several hundred links sorted and described), articles on publishing topics, and reviews of books on publishing.
The Technical Editors' Eyrie offers numerous resources for editors, including an excellent book about editing on the computer.
Electric Editors offers useful information and macros for anyone editing electronically.
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