Symbols

Meaning

Example

Corrected Example

º

Capitalize a letter

º

Beverly Cleary wrote Dear Mr. Henshaw

/

Make a capital letter lowercase

Leigh Botts is the main haracter.

Leigh Botts is the main character.

Delete (take out)

Leigh  wants to be an author.

Leigh wants to be an author.

Ù

Insert a word or letter.

Leigh.                           ^

Mr. Henshaw writes to Leigh

Insert a period.

Leigh writes to Mr. HenshawHe likes his books.

Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw.  He likes his books.

Correct the spelling error.

Leigh has  in school.

Leigh has troubles in school.