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    • That versus who or whom
    • Who versus whom
    • Whoever versus whomever
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80 Common Layout Errors to Flag When Proofreading Book Interiors

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"This handbook is amazing. I am doing a great deal of formatting these days, and the words resonate with me. I have encountered many of the issues mentioned, and plan to buy the [paperback] book and keep it handy so I can help my clients by providing the best possible proofreading and formatting." —Judy Vorfeld

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