● Focuses on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax errors.

● Checks for consistency in terminology, formatting, and style guide adherence (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style).

● Fixes typos, incorrect word usage, and minor clarity issues but does not change content significantly.

● May include fact-checking names, dates, and technical terms.

Example: A line editor would take a clunky sentence like "He was very angry, and his face turned red as he yelled" and refine it to "His face flushed as he shouted in rage." Or “She quickly ran down the street, breathing heavily" to "She sprinted down the street, gasping for breath." for more vivid storytelling.

● Focuses on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax errors.

● Checks for consistency in terminology, formatting, and style guide adherence (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style).

● Fixes typos, incorrect word usage, and minor clarity issues but does not change content significantly.

● May include fact-checking names, dates, and technical terms.

Example: Correcting "Their going to the store later" to "They're going to the store later." Or “She didn't dared to look back” to “She didn't dare to look back.”