ISO 5776

In today's world, ISO 5776 has managed to capture the attention of a large number of people in different areas of society. Its influence has spread significantly, generating both interest and debate. Through various perspectives and opinions, ISO 5776 has become a topic of relevance today. From its impact on popular culture to its involvement in political and social issues, ISO 5776 has managed to stand out as a topic of great importance. In this article, we will explore the various dimensions of ISO 5776 and its impact on contemporary society.

ISO 5776, published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is an international standard that specifies symbols for proofreading such as of manuscripts, typescripts and printer's proofs.[1] The total number of symbols specified is 16, each in English, French and Russian.

The standard is partially derived from the British Standard BS-5261,[2] but is closer to German standards DIN 16511 and 16549-1. All of these standards date from the time before desktop publishing.

A first edition of the standard was published in 1983.[3]

A second edition of the standard was published in 2016 which cancels and replaces the first edition from 1983.[4]

The third revised edition was published in 2022 and replaced the second edition from 2016.[5]

References

  1. ^ ISO 5776:2022 - Symbols for text proof correction
  2. ^ BS 5261-2.2005 - Copy preparation and proof correction
  3. ^ ISO 5776:1983 Graphic Technology -- Symbols for text correction
  4. ^ ISO 5776:2016 Graphic Technology -- Symbols for Text Proof Correction
  5. ^ "ISO 5776:2022". ISO. Retrieved 2023-02-28.

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