How do I place a Proofreading & Editing order?

We created an overview of how to upload your document and what to pay attention to in the uploading process here.

Can I upload my document in sections?

Yes, you can upload your document in sections.

We try our best to ensure that the same editor checks all the different sections of your document. When you upload a new file, our system recognizes you as a returning customer, and we immediately contact the editor who helped you before. However, we cannot guarantee that the same editor will be available. Your chances are higher if:

• You send us your text as soon as possible and

• You can be flexible about the deadline.

Please note that the shorter your deadline is, the bigger the risk that your previous editor is not available.

In case your previous editor is not available, we will inform you immediately and look for another qualified editor. Every Scribbr editor follows the Scribbr Improvement Model and will deliver high-quality work.

However, every editor has a slightly different editing style, so you may notice small inconsistencies in editing choices. As with every proofreading order, be sure to carefully review your editor’s changes and suggestions as you finalize your text to ensure that everything is as you want it.

Can I have only part of my document edited?

Yes, you can also choose to have only part of your document edited. You can select the pages of your document you want to have edited yourself. This way you can, for example, select only your introduction and your conclusion to be edited.

When you are uploading your document you can select which pages you want to have checked in Step 3.

What is the maximum file size I can upload?

For the Proofreading & Editing service, the maximum file size is 40 MB.

Unfortunately, the editor cannot check larger documents. This is because we can no longer safely send the document via our server to the editor. In addition, because of its size, the editor will have difficulty with opening and editing the document.

If your document is larger than 40MB, this is probably due to large images in your document. There are several ways to make the file size smaller.

1) Compressing images

Word can compress your images without visible loss of quality. Please see the manual of Microsoft Office about how to compress your images. In most cases, the document will be small enough.

2) Deleting images

When the images in your document are still too large after compressing them, it is best to delete the largest images until you are below the limit.

When you feel that this could impede the editor, you can upload a PDF version of your Word document in step 4 of the upload process. We will make sure that the PDF version is sent to the editor so that the editor can always access the PDF version when necessary.

What file formats can I upload?

If you would like to have your document edited by Scribbr, you can upload your document only in the following format: Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

The editor will improve your document using ‘Track Changes’ in Microsoft Word. We will always return to you a .docx file. In this Word file you can accept or ignore the changes the editor has made using the ‘Track Changes’ tool in Word.

You can convert .odt files to .docx in OpenOffice or LibreOffice:

• Step 1: Open the .odt document with your word processor (for instance Open Office software like LibreOffice, or simply with Microsoft Word).

• Step 2: Save your document with the ‘Save As’ option and save the text as a .docx document. You can select this option when you are indicating what type of text you are saving (below file name).

Would you like to have your document checked for plagiarism? For our Plagiarism Checker you can upload your document in .doc, .docx or .pdf format.

What if I uploaded the wrong document?

After you place your order, it is not possible to replace the document. If you want to submit a different version of your document, please contact the support team right away.

Note: If the editor already started working on your document, you will be required to pay for the extra words that need to be edited.