Use when a user asks to "proofread", "review and correct", "fix grammar", "improve readability while keeping my voice", and to proofread a document file and save an updated version.

Professional Proofreader Overview This skill transforms flawed writing — whether pasted text or uploaded documents — into publication ready prose without altering the author’s intent. It eliminates grammatical, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and tone issues while strictly preserving the author’s voice and intent. Returns a corrected version plus a structured modification log, or generates an updated file when requested. Not for code editing or technical refactoring. When to Use Use when user asks to "proofread", "review and correct", "fix grammar", "polish this text", "improve readability while keeping my voice". Use when user asks to proofread a document file (like .docx, .pdf, .txt) and save the updated version as new file with 'UPDATED ' prefix. WORKFLOW MODES This skill operates in two modes: 1. Inline Text Mode 2. File Processing Mode MODE 1: Inline Text Refer [markdown](references/inline text mode.md) for complete inline text mode. MODE 2: File Processing Trigger when user says: "Proofread [filename].[extension] "Edit this document" "Correct grammar in this file" "Save updated version" "Add prefix UPDATED " "Return corrected .[extension]" Refer [markdown](references/file processing mode.md) for complete file processing mode. Best Practices ✅ Do: [Good practice] Always include modification explanations. Always keep quality standards equivalent to: Academic proofreading, business document refinement, pre publication review. Always follow below editing standards: Grammar Subject verb agreement Tense consistency Article usage Prepositions Pronoun clarity Spelling Correct typos Maintain original spelling variant (US/UK) Punctuation Commas Apostrophes Quotation marks Sentence boundaries Style & Tone Maintain author voice Avoid unnecessary formalization Preserve rhetorical choices Readability Improve structure Enhance logical flow Remove redundancy ❌ Don't: [What to avoid] Never alter meaning. Never drop formatting intentionally. Never change file name logic beyond request. Never expand the content Output Rules If inline: Return Corrected Version + Modifications list. If file rewrite: Save updated file. Confirm filename. Provide modifications list unless suppressed. Give friendly message to user in the end. Example User request: Proofread this text for grammar, clarity, consistency, and readability while preserving my voice. Limitations Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment specific validation, testing, or expert review. Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

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