You have finished proofreading only when
A) you have read through the entire document without making any changes.
B) you have run a spellchecker and corrected all of the errors.
C) you have proofread the document on your computer screen and not found additional errors.
D) you have solicited comments from coworkers or classmates.
E) you are finally able to let go and stop worrying about content, typos, and format errors.

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Proofreading involves carefully reading through the entire document to catch errors and make necessary changes. Simply running a spellchecker or reading the document on a screen may not catch all errors, and soliciting comments from others may provide helpful feedback but is not the only indication that proofreading is complete. Only when you have read through the entire document and made any necessary changes can you be confident that the document is error-free. The ability to let go and stop worrying about errors may be a sign that proofreading is complete, but it is not a necessary criterion.

You Have Finished Proofreading Only When