Text editing is the process of correcting and adapting a text, such as an article or book, so that there are no spelling, syntax or grammar mistakes and the text reads well. It includes making sure that terminology and writing style are consistent throughout and that text references are correct and headers and footers match the index. In my case, it also includes making sure that the text has the correct spelling for European or African Portuguese, depending on the target market, and cross-checking other relevant information.

Mónica Machado is an English into European Portuguese translator, specialised in Oil and Gas, Mining and Geology, Environment, Hydroelectric Power, Renewables, HSE, Shipping and Business Legal Areas, working for Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African countries, such as Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Sao Tome and Principe.

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