The copyediting stage focuses on the detail of grammar, style and consistency. Specific tasks are to:

• check grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation and clarity of expression
• establish a consistent and appropriate approach to terms used, spelling, capitalisation, hyphenation, abbreviations, expression of numbers and quantitative data, and references
• check accuracy of cross-references within the text, and between tables of contents and the body of the publication
• check conformity and completeness in textual and bibliographic references and quotations
• check that sources have been acknowledged (eg in figures and tables)
• check that figures and tables are complete and consistent.