ISO 5776:2022
(Main)Graphic technology — Symbols for text proof correction
Graphic technology — Symbols for text proof correction
This document specifies symbols for use in copy preparation and proof correction in alphabetic languages and in logographic languages. It is applicable to texts submitted for correction whatever their nature or presentation (manuscripts, typescripts, printer’s proofs, etc.) and for marking up copy for all methods of composition. Symbols for the correction of mathematical texts and colour illustrations are not included.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST ISO 5776:2023
01-april-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST ISO 5776:2017
Grafična tehnologija - Simboli za korekturo teksta
Graphic technology - Symbols for text proof correction
Technologie graphique — Symboles pour correction de textes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO 5776:2022
ICS:
37.100.01 Grafična tehnologija na Graphic technology in
splošno general
SIST ISO 5776:2023 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5776
Third edition
2022-12
Graphic technology — Symbols for text
proof correction
Technologie graphique — Symboles pour correction de textes
Reference number
ISO 5776:2022(E)
© ISO 2022
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols for proof correction . .2
4.1 Alphabetic languages . 2
4.2 Logographic languages . 3
4.3 Alphabetic and syllabary language (Korean) . 3
Annex A (informative) Alphabetic examples .29
Annex B (informative) Logographic examples (Chinese) .33
Annex C (informative) Logographic examples (Japanese) .37
Annex D (informative) Alphabetic and syllabary examples (Korean) .41
Annex E (informative) Relationship between the symbols in this document and the symbols
included in ISO 5776:1983 . 44
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 130, Graphic technology,
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 5776:2016), which have been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— addition of correction symbols in the Korean language;
— addition of a new Annex D (examples in the Korean language);
— renumbering of Annex D as Annex E.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
These text proof-correction symbols have been designed to be used with texts in any orthography; they
are not language-specific. Annexes B, C and D show how the symbols are used in logographic languages
and in a language that is partly alphabetical and syllabary. Some of the symbols have been used in the
form shown here in a number of countries for many years, and some are recent additions. The newer
symbols have been suggested by professional proofreaders, who might have been using them for many
years. It is in the industry’s interests to standardize the symbols. Symbols take up less space in margins
than the words or abbreviations needed to give the same instruction. Standard symbols enable editors,
typesetters and proofreaders to communicate clearly even when they do not work in the same language.
The symbol for a capital letter has been used internationally for a long time, but the symbol to change
a capital to lower case is more recent. Proofreaders used to need two symbols to indicate bold italics
and two to remove bold italics, but now there is one symbol for each. The symbol for a solidus – used in
expressions such as "and/or" and in dates – has been devised to differentiate it from the symbol used
after a change to existing characters, spacing or styles.
The new standard also includes symbols to raise figures from the baseline to the superior position:
2
cm ; to move characters down to the baseline from the superior position: 1st; and to move characters
down from the baseline to the inferior position: CO .
2
In a completely electronic workflow, proofreaders can use an electronic version of the symbols to
correct proofs delivered as PDFs.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 5776:2022(E)
Graphic technology — Symbols for text proof correction
1 Scope
This document specifies symbols for use in copy preparation and proof correction in alphabetic
languages and in logographic languages. It is applicable to texts submitted for correction whatever
their nature or presentation (manuscripts, typescripts, printer’s proofs, etc.) and for marking up copy
for all methods of composition.
Symbols for the correction of mathematical texts and colour illustrations are not included.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online Browsing Platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
alphabetic language
language, the written form of which is based on letters or symbols used to represent speech sounds
Note 1 to entry: Like most European languages, Arabic or Hebrew.
3.2
alphabetic and syllabary language
language, the written form of which is based on symbols and characters representing speech sounds,
words and/or phrases
EXAMPLE Korean is an alphabetic and syllabary language.
3.3
bold type
typeface (3.12) that is heavier than the normal weight
3.4
em space
width of a capital letter M in a given size and typeface (3.12)
3.5
en space
width measuring exactly half the width of a capital letter M in a given size and typeface (3.12)
3.6
font
complete collection of characters in one typeface (3.12) and size
Note 1 to entry: In the UK, this is traditionally spelled ‘fount’.
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3.7
italic type
typeface (3.12) in which the characters slope forward, as distinct from roman or upright characters and
numerals
3.8
justified, adj
aligned on left, right or both sides
Note 1 to entry: Applies to the text in paragraphs; can be preceded by left or right; when used alone means
aligned on both sides.
3.9
logographic language
language, the written form of which is based on signs or characters representing words or phrases
EXAMPLE Chinese and Japanese are examples of logographic languages.
3.10
roman type
typeface (3.12) in which the characters are upright as opposed to italic (3.6)
Note 1 to entry: This is normally the style of standard characters of a font (3.6).
3.11
thin space
space equal to one fifth of an em space (3.4)
3.12
typeface
specific type design
Note 1 to entry: A typeface is usually produced in a range of sizes [ fonts (3.6)], each including roman type (3.10),
bold type (3.3) and italic type (3.7).
4 Symbols for proof correction
4.1 Alphabetic languages
Table 1 specifies the symbols for use with all alphabetic languages, as the symbols are not language-
specific.
NOTE 1 The symbols are grouped according to general function, and are numbered consecutively within their
groups in the first column.
To indicate the instruction specified in the second column, the mark used in the text shall be as specified
in the third column and the correspo
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5776
Third edition
2022-12
Graphic technology — Symbols for text
proof correction
Technologie graphique — Symboles pour correction de textes
Reference number
ISO 5776:2022(E)
© ISO 2022
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ISO 5776:2022(E)
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DOCUMENT
© ISO 2022
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of this publication may
be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on
the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below
or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
ISO copyright office
CP 401 • Ch. de Blandonnet 8
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva
Phone: +41 22 749 01 11
Email: copyright@iso.org
Website: www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland
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ISO 5776:2022(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols for proof correction . .2
4.1 Alphabetic languages . 2
4.2 Logographic languages . 3
4.3 Alphabetic and syllabary language (Korean) . 3
Annex A (informative) Alphabetic examples .29
Annex B (informative) Logographic examples (Chinese) .33
Annex C (informative) Logographic examples (Japanese) .37
Annex D (informative) Alphabetic and syllabary examples (Korean) .41
Annex E (informative) Relationship between the symbols in this document and the symbols
included in ISO 5776:1983 . 44
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ISO 5776:2022(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 130, Graphic technology,
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 5776:2016), which have been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— addition of correction symbols in the Korean language;
— addition of a new Annex D (examples in the Korean language);
— renumbering of Annex D as Annex E.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
These text proof-correction symbols have been designed to be used with texts in any orthography; they
are not language-specific. Annexes B, C and D show how the symbols are used in logographic languages
and in a language that is partly alphabetical and syllabary. Some of the symbols have been used in the
form shown here in a number of countries for many years, and some are recent additions. The newer
symbols have been suggested by professional proofreaders, who might have been using them for many
years. It is in the industry’s interests to standardize the symbols. Symbols take up less space in margins
than the words or abbreviations needed to give the same instruction. Standard symbols enable editors,
typesetters and proofreaders to communicate clearly even when they do not work in the same language.
The symbol for a capital letter has been used internationally for a long time, but the symbol to change
a capital to lower case is more recent. Proofreaders used to need two symbols to indicate bold italics
and two to remove bold italics, but now there is one symbol for each. The symbol for a solidus – used in
expressions such as "and/or" and in dates – has been devised to differentiate it from the symbol used
after a change to existing characters, spacing or styles.
The new standard also includes symbols to raise figures from the baseline to the superior position:
2
cm ; to move characters down to the baseline from the superior position: 1st; and to move characters
down from the baseline to the inferior position: CO .
2
In a completely electronic workflow, proofreaders can use an electronic version of the symbols to
correct proofs delivered as PDFs.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 5776:2022(E)
Graphic technology — Symbols for text proof correction
1 Scope
This document specifies symbols for use in copy preparation and proof correction in alphabetic
languages and in logographic languages. It is applicable to texts submitted for correction whatever
their nature or presentation (manuscripts, typescripts, printer’s proofs, etc.) and for marking up copy
for all methods of composition.
Symbols for the correction of mathematical texts and colour illustrations are not included.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online Browsing Platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
alphabetic language
language, the written form of which is based on letters or symbols used to represent speech sounds
Note 1 to entry: Like most European languages, Arabic or Hebrew.
3.2
alphabetic and syllabary language
language, the written form of which is based on symbols and characters representing speech sounds,
words and/or phrases
EXAMPLE Korean is an alphabetic and syllabary language.
3.3
bold type
typeface (3.12) that is heavier than the normal weight
3.4
em space
width of a capital letter M in a given size and typeface (3.12)
3.5
en space
width measuring exactly half the width of a capital letter M in a given size and typeface (3.12)
3.6
font
complete collection of characters in one typeface (3.12) and size
Note 1 to entry: In the UK, this is traditionally spelled ‘fount’.
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3.7
italic type
typeface (3.12) in which the characters slope forward, as distinct from roman or upright characters and
numerals
3.8
justified, adj
aligned on left, right or both sides
Note 1 to entry: Applies to the text in paragraphs; can be preceded by left or right; when used alone means
aligned on both sides.
3.9
logographic language
language, the written form of which is based on signs or characters representing words or phrases
EXAMPLE Chinese and Japanese are examples of logographic languages.
3.10
roman type
typeface (3.12) in which the characters are upright as opposed to italic (3.6)
Note 1 to entry: This is normally the style of standard characters of a font (3.6).
3.11
thin space
space equal to one fifth of an em space (3.4)
3.12
typeface
specific type design
Note 1 to entry: A typeface is usually produced in a range of sizes [ fonts (3.6)], each including roman type (3.10),
bold type (3.3) and italic type (3.7).
4 Symbols for proof correction
4.1 Alphabetic languages
Table 1 specifies the symbols for use with all alphabetic languages, as the symbols are not language-
specific.
NOTE 1 The symbols are grouped according to general function, and are numbered consecutively within their
groups in the first column.
To indicate the instruction specified in the second column, the mark used in the text shall be as specified
in the third column and the corresponding symbol used in the margin shall be as specified in the fourth
column. The text and margin ma
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