Proofreading means carefully checking for errors in a text before it is published or shared. It is the very last stage of the writing process when you fix minor spelling and punctuation mistakes, typos, formatting issues, and inconsistencies. Here is a Proof Approval Checklist.

1. Correct fonts were used.
2. All text is spaced properly. All text is formatted and aligned correctly.
3. There are no spelling or punctuation errors.
4. Correct ink, paper, and envelope colors were used.