Avoid the common category errors
Compare Avellio, InDesign Preflight, GREP Find/Change, and human proofreading by task.
“Preflight is green, so proofreading is finished”
False. Preflight evaluates the rules in its active profile. It is not a semantic or general typography proofreader.
“Avellio found it, so it must be wrong”
False. Avellio findings are evidence. Profile, threshold, role, locale, and composition determine how much review is needed.
“GREP found 400 matches, so Change All is efficient”
Only if the pattern and replacement are correct in all 400 contexts. Preview representative matches, constrain scope, back up the file, and review the result.
“Manual proofreading catches everything”
Humans are essential but can fatigue and apply repetitive rules inconsistently. Automation should reduce search burden so reviewers can spend attention on meaning and judgment.
“One report is enough for handoff”
No single report covers typography, external assets, output rules, editorial correctness, and business acceptance. Define a layered sign-off.
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