Proofer Says What?

I have invented a new word. Sqwinch : a proofreader's term for the bunched up words that result from accepting editors' changes in Word that remove the space between the words as a consequence. And, while not new, I made a new definition to gape Gape : a proofreader's term for the extra space between words that result from accepting editors' changes in Word that result in double the space between words. Here we have two problems that the authors of my company often face. When the author accepts a change made by an editor on their document, it sometimes messes with their writing. Such as, removing the space between two words so they are one long jumble of mess, a sqwinch, if you will. Another problem that pertains to this is the gape. It's the same circumstances as above, but instead of removing the space between words, it doubles it making a large blank space between two words. Both are a bit frustrating to have to keep marking over and over again, but...

How about for my first action as acting rambler, I share a handy little tip that I've found helps wonders? Proofreader Hint While reading your document through for the first time, hit ctrl+f to bring up the find section of the navigation pane. Now search for quotation marks. That's it. As you read, keep that little box open and you can see all the little marks lit up in yellow. Those are always supposed to come in pairs, and with them highlighted you can see which ones aren't. Warning : remember if you make a new comment to click back on your document before  you hit the next button on find to reactivate its function. If you don't it might take you back to the beginning, or who knows where else.

I'm a proofreader, you may be as well, or maybe you are a writer in search of help? Maybe you are some random person who decided to stop by, whatever the case, hi. Here I will share my ramblings, and maybe a few tips along the way.