Texts already written, in Portuguese or English, reviewed for spelling, grammar and style before they are published or submitted.
A text can be correct and still not work: sentences that run too long, terms used inconsistently, a tone that does not match the reader. Proofreading corrects what is wrong; editing improves what is right but could be better. At dePapier Translations we do one or the other, or both, depending on the text and its purpose.
What we proofread
We work with original texts and with translations done by others:
Theses, dissertations and academic articles
Business texts: reports, proposals, presentations and website content
Applications: cover letters, CVs and letters of introduction
Books and authors’ texts before publication
Existing translations, checked against the original
Proofreading or editing: what is the difference?
Proofreading corrects spelling, grammar, punctuation and typos, and applies the spelling convention requested. The text stays as it is; only the errors are removed.
Editing goes further: it improves clarity, consistency of terminology, sentence rhythm and suitability for the audience. The content is the same, but the text becomes easier to read. State in your request which of the two you want; if in doubt, we will propose the most suitable option in the quote.
How we work
Every request is assessed individually. Send us the document and you will receive a clear quote, with no obligation, with the turnaround and conditions explained.
Text analysis
We receive the file through the form and check the type of text, the language, the purpose and the deadline.
Quote
We reply by email with the price, the delivery time and, where applicable, a note on certification. No obligation.
Proofreading or editing
The work is done with tracked changes, so you can see what changed and why.
Delivery
Delivered in an editable format, with changes marked and a clean version. Questions about the changes are answered at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
The most common questions about proofreading and editing. If yours is not here, just ask.
You can send the text through the form as PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG or PNG, up to 10 MB. As proofreading is done with tracked changes, delivery is always in an editable format, with changes marked and a clean version.
Yes. We proofread original texts and translations done by others, comparing them against the original when it is provided.
Yes. Texts in Portuguese follow the 1990 Spelling Agreement (Acordo Ortográfico), the convention we always apply in legal documents. If you need a different convention, state it in your request.
We proofread content in Portuguese, French and English. In other languages, we check structure and fidelity to the original; content proofreading can be done, on request, by linguists on the team who work in that language.
Confidentiality
All documents are treated confidentially. Files sent to us are used solely to prepare the quote and carry out the work, in accordance with our privacy policy.
Do you have a text to proofread?
Send the file through the form, tell us whether you want proofreading or editing, and your deadline. The quote arrives by email.
