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Thinking in Pixels: An Editing System for Electronic Texts

2001; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 31; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2190/cuh4-txtf-3129-6nmy

1541-3780

Sally Kuhlenschmidt, Charmaine Mosby,

Wikis in Education and Collaboration

On-line publication alters the relationship between editor and writer, creating a potentially more collaborative and fluid text. This article explores implications of increased publication options and examines conceptual distinctions among Fixed-Format, Electronic, and Meta-media Editors. We propose a keyboard editing/commenting technique that will work across platforms and software programs and in every mode of electronic communication including simple e-mail. This ASCII based system uses only four symbols in various combinations to convey all of the print editor's marks and also allows the editor or reader to insert comments in the immediate context. The result is increased efficiency and flexibility for writer and editor or teacher and student.