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The reason for adding a separate category for punctuation (and space) changes is that I intend to make many more of these changes, but they are of less significance for spelling and grammar studies. For me it will be easier to have these separated from the actual corrections. I use the ~ symbol to abbreviate words longer than 2 characters, e.g. FINNA​.HJARA can be abbreviated as FINNA​.H~. ~Jan
The reason for adding a separate category for punctuation (and space) changes is that I intend to make many more of these changes, but they are of less significance for spelling and grammar studies. For me it will be easier to have these separated from the actual corrections.<br>When changing and splitting a word, it is listed under Transcriber corrections, e.g. <span class="fryas">VTBRÉDA → UT​.BRÉDA</span>  ~Jan
 
OK, that sounds fine. I will keep that in mind. Also, I realise I should have used a template when I added “Copyist corrections” and “Transcriber corrections” to the pages. Maybe this new category could be “Punctuation corrections” (or punctuation changes) to make the title a little shorter? ~Pax
 
Yes, a shorter title would be better. Would it be clear that 'punctuation changes' includes adding or removing spaces? I'll make the change. ~Jan

Latest revision as of 18:44, 25 October 2023

The reason for adding a separate category for punctuation (and space) changes is that I intend to make many more of these changes, but they are of less significance for spelling and grammar studies. For me it will be easier to have these separated from the actual corrections.
When changing and splitting a word, it is listed under Transcriber corrections, e.g. VTBRÉDA → UT​.BRÉDA ~Jan

OK, that sounds fine. I will keep that in mind. Also, I realise I should have used a template when I added “Copyist corrections” and “Transcriber corrections” to the pages. Maybe this new category could be “Punctuation corrections” (or punctuation changes) to make the title a little shorter? ~Pax

Yes, a shorter title would be better. Would it be clear that 'punctuation changes' includes adding or removing spaces? I'll make the change. ~Jan