Proofers provides a professional copy editing service for students and professionals across the UK and internationally. We are able to copy edit most types of document — everything from essays, dissertations, academic papers and business plans to CVs, personal statements and all other professional documents.

A focus on detail is the key to our copy editing service and we will complete a thorough review of your writing to remove or correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and syntax. We will also make changes to your style and structure to improve your meaning and clarity. If you need first-class copy editing for your writing, with documents returned within 24 hours and a full money-back guarantee, we can help.

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What's included

Our professional copy-editing service consists of the following:

Correcting all spelling mistakes – Ensuring that the spelling is perfect. We can correct for US or UK English, depending on your requirements.
Correcting punctuation – Ensuring that all punctuation is used appropriately and inserted where necessary.
Correcting all grammatical errors – Ensuring that your writing is grammatically correct.
Improving intelligibility – Improving the use of vocabulary and sentence structure to ensure that your writing is clear. We will make recommendations where text is unclear to avoid any ambiguity or confusion.
Ensuring flow – Ensuring that your writing flows naturally, fluidly and logically between sentences and the text maintains relevance and clarity.
Amending for appropriate tone – Ensuring the tone of the document is appropriate to the target audience. For example, theses and academic journals require a formal style.
Checking references and citations – Ensuring that the references and citations comply with the required university style guidelines.
Highlighting edits – Using Track Changes so that all changes made are indicated in colour, allowing you to review and accept or reject the edits easily.
Providing feedback with the corrections – Providing detailed feedback and recommendations to supplement the corrections.

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How We Copy Edit

Your document is edited using the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word. This allows you to view corrections easily and accept or reject any or all recommended changes. Any comments or suggestions with regard to questions of clarity, meaning or usage are noted in the right-hand margin for your consideration.

You will be sent two different electronic versions of your document via e-mail. In addition, you will be sent a separate ‘comments’ document which will contain recommendations and feedback from our editor. The documents returned to you will be as follows:

Edited Version – This will be a clean copy of your document containing all the changes implemented and will be ready to submit or publish.
Corrected Version – This version will include all the changes made by the editor using the Track Changes function in Microsoft Word®. This feature clearly identifies any errors and suggested corrections.
Comments – Our editor will provide comments/recommendations based on the editing.

Services Comparison

Service	Proofreading	Copy Editing	AI Editing	Paraphrasing
Correcting all spelling mistakes – Ensuring that the spelling is perfect. We can correct for US or UK English, depending on your requirements.
Correcting punctuation – Ensuring that all punctuation is used appropriately and inserted where necessary.
Correcting all grammatical errors – Ensuring that your writing is grammatically correct.
Checking references and citations – Ensuring that the references and citations comply with the required university style guidelines.
Highlighting all edits – Using Track Changes so that all alterations are indicated in colour, allowing you to review the corrections easily.
Providing feedback with the corrections – Providing detailed feedback and recommendations to supplement the corrections.
Improving intelligibility – Improving the use of vocabulary and sentence structure to ensure that your writing is clear. We will make recommendations where text is unclear to avoid any ambiguity or confusion.
Ensuring flow – Ensuring that your writing flows naturally, fluidly and logically between sentences and the text maintains relevance and clarity.
Amending for appropriate tone – Ensuring the tone of the document is appropriate to the target audience. For example, theses and academic journals require a formal style.
Refining AI-generated text – Editing AI-generated or AI-assisted content to ensure the writing sounds natural, authentic, and reader-friendly rather than robotic or generic.
Improving tone and expression in AI-written content – Adjusting sentence structure, vocabulary, and phrasing in AI-generated text so that it reads naturally and reflects clear human communication.
Enhancing readability and coherence of AI text – Improving the flow and clarity of AI-generated writing by removing awkward or repetitive phrasing and ensuring the text maintains a consistent academic or professional style.
A re-write of all of the sentences – in your document in accurate and clear English, except for quotations or citations.
Improvement of your work – so that its tone fits your purpose, be that academic or business-oriented.
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Answers to common questions:

How much does copy editing cost?
Our pricing is based on your word count and chosen turnaround time, with a minimum charge of £12 per order. Use our instant price calculator for an exact quote with no hidden fees.
What types of documents do you copy edit?
We copy edit a wide variety of documents including academic essays, dissertations, theses, business reports, CVs, cover letters, website content, blog posts, manuscripts, and personal statements. If you are unsure whether we can help with your document type, please get in touch.
How do I submit my document for copy editing?
Submitting your document is simple. Visit our Order Now page, follow the step-by-step instructions, and upload your document directly. Once received, we will confirm your order and get started straight away.
What is the difference between proofreading and copy editing?
Proofreading focuses on surface-level corrections — spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Copy editing goes further, improving the overall clarity, style, flow, and consistency of your writing. It is the better choice when your document needs more than just error correction. Not sure which you need? View our proofreading service and copy editing service pages for a full comparison.
How long does copy editing take?
Most copy edited documents are returned within 24 hours of payment being received. We also offer 48-hour, 72-hour, and 96-hour turnaround options depending on your deadline. If required sooner, we can fast-track your order upon request. Full details are available on our Pricing page.
Can you provide a certificate for copy editing?
Yes — upon request, we can provide a certificate confirming that your document has been professionally copy edited by our team. This is particularly useful for academic submissions, dissertations, and professional reports where proof of editorial review is required. Order now to get started.
Do you copy edit work by non-native English speakers?
Absolutely. We regularly work with non-native English speakers and international students studying at UK universities. Our editors understand the specific challenges of writing in a second language and will improve your grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall clarity while ensuring your intended meaning is fully preserved.
Will my document remain confidential?
Yes — all documents submitted to Proofers are treated with complete confidentiality and are never shared with third parties. You can submit your document with complete peace of mind. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details.
What file formats do you accept?
We prefer to work with Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx) as it allows us to use the Track Changes functionality, making it easy for you to review every amendment. We can also accept PDF, PowerPoint, Excel, and Rich Text Files (.rtf).
Who needs copy editing?
Copy editing is ideal for anyone who wants their writing to be clear, consistent, and professionally polished. It is particularly popular with dissertation and thesis students, academics preparing journal articles for publication, business professionals writing reports and proposals, authors preparing manuscripts, and non-native English speakers writing in English. Submit your document today.
Is copy editing allowed for university submissions?
Yes — professional copy editing is permitted at UK universities. Our editors improve the clarity, flow, and structure of your writing without altering your arguments or academic voice. If required, we can provide a certificate of copy editing confirming the nature of the work carried out. View our proofreading service to see how it compares.

Formats We Can Copy Edit

Proofers can correct written documents in most formats, including:

Microsoft Word®
Excel
Powerpoint
Portable Document Files
(PDF)
Rich Text Files
(.rtf)

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