A text may have been translated, written and revised several times. And yet something still isn’t quite right.
A term that’s been used incorrectly. An ambiguous sentence. A tone that misses the mark with the target audience. A number that looks right, but isn’t.
That’s where flexword comes in, performing a final, thorough check before publication, handover or approval. Linguistically precise, terminologically consistent and ready to use – no further work required.
What may seem insignificant can quickly become a risk – in technical, legal, regulatory and public relations contexts.
Most texts seem perfectly plausible. Until someone takes a closer look. Then the next round of corrections begins. At best.
Tools detect anomalies.
The texts use specialist terminology.
Texts convey messages.
Target audience, intended use and existing references
Because the same text has to meet different requirements depending on how it will be used.
Spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation and phrasing
Making sure what is meant to be correct is actually expressed correctly.
Technical terms, tone, register and consistency
Ensuring that the text remains consistent and coherent throughout.
Track changes, comments or a final revised version
Transparent and traceable, or ready for immediate use – depending on how you want the final text delivered.
Because ‘almost finished’ can easily slip through the net – and lead straight into another round of corrections.
But when context, target audience and professional expertise matter, human judgement is essential.
Please send us such a text.
On the Services page, we explain exactly what the proofreading stage covers and when a final review is particularly worthwhile.
The types of text that benefit most from a final review
What we check for in terms of language, terminology and content
How a text becomes a final version ready for approval
Your options for handover and further processing
Your options for handover and further processing
Your options for handover and further processing
We’ll look through your document together and give you our initial assessment.
Simply choose a suitable date.
We’ll review your document and get back to you with our assessment.
Your data will be treated confidentially.
We’ll look through your document together and give you our initial assessment.
Simply choose a suitable date.
We’ll review your document and get back to you with our assessment.
Your data will be treated confidentially.