Exmarkeringer

Exmarkeringer is a term used principally in Scandinavian editing and archival practice to describe a class of revision marks that indicate previously included material that has been removed or replaced in a later version. The term combines ex- (from) and markering (marking). Its usage is most common in manuscript revision, editorial notes, and version-control workflows for text.

In practice, exmarkeringer may be realized as marginal annotations, strikethroughs, or color-coded tokens that signal "ex" content for potential reintroduction or for provenance tracking. Editors may attach a note explaining the rationale for removal, and future reinsertions can be indicated with cross-references to the original section. The concept helps preserve the editorial history of a document, aiding researchers in understanding decisions made during revision and in reconstructing earlier states of the text.

History and scope: The term appeared in Scandinavian publishing circles in the early to mid-20th century and has since been described in guides on manuscript editing and digital revision processes. While exmarkeringer are not a universally standardized feature, similar revision markings exist in many editorial traditions, including track changes, redlining, and marginalia.

See also: track changes, redlining, marginalia, revision history, archival practice.

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