- Many confuse document review with simple proofreading—but they’re different.
- Proofreading focuses on grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Document review involves logic, accuracy, structure, and compliance.
- Reviewing a policy or contract demands legal or technical scrutiny.
- Proofreaders correct typos; reviewers assess clarity and completeness.
- Reviewers often recommend structural changes—not just sentence edits.
- Proofreading is the final polish, while review is an early-stage check.
- Both are important—but serve distinct roles in document quality.
- Teams should clearly assign responsibilities to avoid overlap.
- Know when you need a reviewer vs. a proofreader—it saves time.
