3 Effective Proofreading Techniques

Even after writing a great email or report, one small mistake can change everything. That’s why proofreading is essential!

Here are three ways to catch errors before they catch you:
 
🔍 Read your work out loud
Your brain autocorrects mistakes when reading silently, but reading out loud forces you to slow down and spot awkward phrasing or missing words.
 
🔄 Double-check important details
Names, dates, and figures are easy to get wrong – but hard to fix after an email is sent or a document is published.
❌ We will meet on June 31. (Oops! June only has 30 days.)
✅ We will meet on June 30.
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​✅ Proofread for missing words
Sometimes, you know what you meant to write, but your brain skips over missing words.
❌ When you’re in a hurry, it’s very easy to leave words.
✅ When you’re in a hurry, it’s very easy to leave out words.
 
🔎 Takeaway: Even the best writers need to proofread. Before sending your next email, pause, proofread, and perfect it!
 
👀 What’s the funniest typo you’ve ever seen in a professional setting? Share it with me!