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Reviewing a proof

Reviewing a proof

Use the red pen to add comments to all types of work – artwork, imagery, documents, presentations, audio, video, websites and HTML proofs.

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29 articles in this collection
Written by Gemma, Marcus, Anna Blackwell and 2 others

Text search

It’s easy to search for text – words or phrases – in a PDF proof. Here’s how.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Interactive PDFs

It’s easy to check the interactivity of PDFs in the proofing screen.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Adding the PageProof extension to Firefox

If you are not able to install the PageProof extension to Firefox, we have a temporary option.
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Written by Marcus
Updated over a week ago

Changing decisions

If you have found you made the wrong decision on a proof, and the proof is still in proofing, you can change your decision. Here’s how.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Compare proof versions

Comparing proofs versions can be done if you’re able to access more than one version of the proof. Here’s how.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Comparing proofs

You can compare a proof between its versions, or compare two different proofs. The choice is yours.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

How to use the ruler to measure artwork elements on the proof

Did you know you have a measuring tool available when reviewing the proof? Tip: Turn on the ruler with the shortcut key ‘-’.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Using comment numbers

You can use a hashtag to refer to another comment.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Reviewer decisions

Reviewers and mandatory reviewers can say “changes please” or “approved” when they have finished reviewing the proof.
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Written by Shana
Updated over a week ago

Comparing versions of a URL proof

When you are viewing a URL proof, you can check whether a to-do that was requested was actually completed.
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Written by Shana
Updated over a week ago

Star a comment

Agreeing to a comment is easy on PageProof.
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Written by Shana
Updated over a week ago

Viewing a website or HTML proof?

Download our Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge browser extension to ensure you have the best reviewing experience possible
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

What is the magic tool?

Add some magic to your proofing experience by using the magic tool on the proofing screen.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Styling comments

Bold, italics, underline, strikethrough and links – add rich text styling to your comment for emphasis and clarity.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Comment icons

What does each comment icon mean?
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

How to add comments in compare mode

Either in side-by-side compare or smart compare mode, if the latest version is still in its proofing workflow, you can add comments.
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Written by Larissa Devereaux
Updated over a week ago

Viewing approved proofs

When you approve a proof, or a proof you own is approved, the proof will be automatically moved to the approved area of your dashboard.
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Written by Larissa Devereaux
Updated over a week ago

Use mentioning to draw the attention of others to your comment

To alert a specific person to your comment, use @ mentioning. This will draw their attention to your comment or reply.
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Written by Larissa Devereaux
Updated over a week ago

Opening a recently reviewed proof

After you have finished reviewing (i.e pushed the green button), if you need to go back into the proof to add further comments you can.
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Written by Larissa Devereaux
Updated over a week ago

Use smart compare to analyze proof versions

Smart compare calculate the differences between proof versions for you at the click of a button.
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Written by Larissa Devereaux
Updated over a week ago

Edit pin position

You can move your comment’s pin position if the proof is still in proofing progress.
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Written by Anna Blackwell
Updated over a week ago

Filtering comments

Filter the comment pane to see comments/replies made on a proof by a particular reviewer, page number, agrees and more.
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Written by Larissa Devereaux
Updated over a week ago

Add a comment duration on a video proof

Reviewing a video proof and need your comment to span over time on the video timeline? Here’s how.
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Written by Larissa Devereaux
Updated over a week ago

Downloading the proof & attachments

It’s easy to download an attachment has been included with a comment on a proof. You can also download the original proof file. Here’s how.
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Written by Gemma
Updated over a week ago

Adding attachments to comments

Attachments can be added to comments and replies to supply imagery, copy, logos etc to the proof owner.
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Written by Anna Blackwell
Updated over a week ago

Deleting a comment or reply

If you’ve added a comment, or a reply to a proof in progress, you can delete it.
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Written by Anna Blackwell
Updated today

Adding a comment

Giving feedback is essential to successful collaboration. Learn how to use your red pen to review your proofs in PageProof.
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Written by Anna Blackwell
Updated over a week ago

Printing a proof

Need a hard copy? Download the proof’s original file and then print it, or click the printer icon to print a rendition of the proof.
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Written by Larissa Devereaux
Updated over a week ago

Editing a comment

You can edit your comment if the proof is still in progress. If you’re the approver or proof owner, you can edit other people’s comments.
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Written by Anna Blackwell
Updated over a week ago