{"id":37435,"date":"2022-12-14T12:04:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T11:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/review-editing\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T09:23:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T07:23:14","slug":"review-editing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/services\/review-editing\/","title":{"rendered":"Proofreading &#038; Editing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"37435\" class=\"elementor elementor-37435 elementor-3054\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb25b8a elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle animated-slow elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"cb25b8a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aad65bc elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"aad65bc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:900}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aca0b23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aca0b23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quality assurance \u00b7 ISO 17100\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df4cf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5df4cf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Editing, Proofreading &amp; Revision<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d531ebd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d531ebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Five clearly distinguished levels of review \u2014 monolingual or bilingual \u2014 for texts and translations: from linguistic fine-tuning to standards-compliant revision according to ISO 17100.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02a5bd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"02a5bd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.cl-hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 20px 0; 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At COMLOGOS, however, they are clearly defined according to ISO 17100, ensuring your text receives the level of review it needs.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"cl-ql-grid\">\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-card\"><h3><span class=\"cl-ql-tag\">Review<\/span><\/h3><p>Checking a source or target text for errors, either monolingually (text only) or bilingually (translation compared against the source text). Both language (spelling, grammar and sentence structure) and content (consistency and completeness) are checked. For translations, localisation is also included.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-card\"><h3><span class=\"cl-ql-tag\">Editing<\/span><\/h3><p>Monolingual check of a source or target text by linguists, with fine-tuning of grammar, spelling and punctuation, as well as content and style.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-card\"><h3><span class=\"cl-ql-tag\">Revision (ISO 17100)<\/span><\/h3><p>Bilingual check of the target text against the source text (spelling, numbers, punctuation, terminology, style and content). This is a fixed component of the four-eyes principle in every specialised translation according to ISO 17100.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-card\"><h3><span class=\"cl-ql-tag\">Proofreading<\/span><\/h3><p>Monolingual review of a text that has already been edited. Recommended for texts that will be published or printed.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-card\"><h3><span class=\"cl-ql-tag\">Specialised review<\/span><\/h3><p>Monolingual check to ensure the text is suitable for the agreed purpose. For example, this could involve adapting a translation to meet the legal requirements of the target country.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n  <section class=\"cl-ql-sec\">\n    <h2>Monolingual or bilingual?<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"cl-ql-two\">\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-panel\"><h3>Monolingual review<\/h3><p>A text is reviewed in isolation.<\/p><ul><li>editing, proofreading, specialised review<\/li><li>focus: language, style, consistency, suitability<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-panel\"><h3>Bilingual check<\/h3><p>The translation is compared against the source text.<\/p><ul><li>Bilingual review and revision in accordance with ISO 17100<\/li><li>focus: completeness, terminology and content accuracy<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n  <section class=\"cl-ql-sec\">\n    <h2>When are the additional services worth considering?<\/h2>\n    <p>These services are particularly useful for important translations, especially for texts going to print or intended for public consumption. Revision in accordance with ISO 17100 is already included in the standard process. You can book proofreading and specialised review as additional services if required.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n  \n  <section class=\"cl-ql-sec\">\n    <div class=\"cl-ql-band\">\n      <h2>Request a project & get advice<\/h2>\n      <p>Send us your text. We will recommend the appropriate level of review and provide a quote.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-btns\">\n        <a class=\"cl-ql-btn cl-ql-btn--p\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/book-a-consultation\/\">Book a Consultation<\/a>\n        <a class=\"cl-ql-btn cl-ql-btn--s\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/free-quote\/\">Free Quote<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n  <section class=\"cl-ql-sec\">\n    <h2>Technologies we use<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"cl-ql-tiles\">\n      <a class=\"cl-ql-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/technology\/translation-memory-systems\/\">Translation Memory Systems<span>Consistency across projects<\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"cl-ql-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/technology\/terminology-database\/\">Terminology database<span>Binding technical terms<\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"cl-ql-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/technology\/ai-assisted-translations\/\">AI-assisted Translation<span>Controlled and post-edited<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n  <section class=\"cl-ql-sec\">\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions about editing, proofreading and revision<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"cl-ql-faq\">\n      <details class=\"cl-ql-faq-item\"><summary>What is the difference between editing, proofreading and revision?<\/summary><div class=\"cl-ql-faq-a\"><p>Editing involves fine-tuning a text in terms of both language and style. Proofreading involves making a final check of a text that has already been edited, particularly before printing. Revision involves comparing the target and source texts according to the four-eyes principle set out in ISO 17100.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details class=\"cl-ql-faq-item\"><summary>Is revision already included in a specialised translation?<\/summary><div class=\"cl-ql-faq-a\"><p>Yes. For a specialised translation in accordance with ISO 17100, revision by a second qualified person is a fixed component of the process. Proofreading and specialised review can optionally be added.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details class=\"cl-ql-faq-item\"><summary>What is the difference between a monolingual check and a bilingual check?<\/summary><div class=\"cl-ql-faq-a\"><p>In a monolingual check, a text is reviewed on its own for language, style and consistency. In a bilingual check, the translation is additionally compared with the source text for completeness, terminology and content correspondence.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details class=\"cl-ql-faq-item\"><summary>When is a specialised review useful?<\/summary><div class=\"cl-ql-faq-a\"><p>When a text needs to be checked for suitability for a specific purpose, for example with regard to adapting a translation to the legal requirements of the target country.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details class=\"cl-ql-faq-item\"><summary>Can you also check an existing text without translating it?<\/summary><div class=\"cl-ql-faq-a\"><p>Yes. We also offer review and editing as standalone services for your source or target texts.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details class=\"cl-ql-faq-item\"><summary>Are the review processes compliant with the standard?<\/summary><div class=\"cl-ql-faq-a\"><p>Revision, proofreading and specialised review are described in ISO 17100; COMLOGOS is certified to ISO 17100.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n  <section class=\"cl-ql-sec\">\n    <div class=\"cl-ql-end\">\n      <h2>Ensure quality before it really counts<\/h2>\n      <p>Send us your text. We'll review, edit or revise it to the appropriate standard.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-btns\">\n        <a class=\"cl-ql-btn cl-ql-btn--p\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/book-a-consultation\/\">Book a Consultation<\/a>\n        <a class=\"cl-ql-btn cl-ql-btn--s\" href=\"https:\/\/comlogos.com\/en\/free-quote\/\">Free Quote<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"cl-ql-trust\">ISO 9001 \u00b7 ISO 17100 \u00b7 ISO 18587 \u00b7 four-eyes principle<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{ \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[\n  {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between editing, proofreading and revision?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Editing involves fine-tuning a text in terms of both language and style. Proofreading involves making a final check of a text that has already been edited, particularly before printing. 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