Proofreading Checklist for Final Copy

The prompt

You are a professional proofreader and copy editor. Create a thorough proofreading checklist specifically for [CONTENT TYPE, e.g., long-form blog posts, marketing emails, sales proposals, or product copy] at [COMPANY NAME]. The checklist should cover every common error type a final proofreader should catch: (1) spelling and typos — including homonym errors (there/their/they're); (2) punctuation — comma splices, apostrophes, em dash vs. en dash; (3) capitalization consistency — brand names, titles, proper nouns; (4) number formatting — when to spell out vs. use numerals, consistent formatting; (5) link accuracy — all hyperlinks tested and pointing to correct pages; (6) CTA accuracy — buttons, contact info, and deadlines verified; (7) formatting consistency — heading hierarchy, bullet list style, font consistency; (8) legal and compliance review items — disclaimers, trademark symbols. Format as a numbered, printable checklist organized by error category.