I’m being asked to mark a proof “checked” when I’ve only looked at the layout
Career / Work“Just tick it so we can get it to print,” my colleague said. The box was labelled “Copy and layout checked.”
I’m preparing a brochure for a community theatre. I’ve checked the images and page breaks. I haven’t compared the performance times or performer names with the final programme, and two late changes are still waiting in an email.
The colleague handling print says the theatre has already approved the text. That might cover the names and times, but I don’t know whether they approved the version currently on my screen. She’s frustrated because the printer is waiting.
I’m happy to confirm the work I’ve actually done. I’m uneasy about ticking a box that describes more.
What would you say in the moment? Would you propose a different sign-off, insist on finishing the comparison, or ask the colleague to confirm the copy separately? I want an honest record without making the deadline dispute about whether she trusts me.