Korektors

Korektors is a term used in several languages to denote a person or software that corrects written text. A korektors can be a human editor or a digital tool that checks spelling, grammar, punctuation, typography, and overall style. The precise meaning and spelling vary by language, but the core function is corrective editing.

In publishing, a korektors typically works as a copy editor or proofreader. Responsibilities include identifying and correcting errors, ensuring consistency with house style, standardizing typography, and clarifying ambiguous passages. They may work on books, newspapers, magazines, and online content, and they often collaborate with authors and editors while respecting the author’s voice.

In technology, korektors also refers to software such as spell checkers, grammar checkers, and AI-assisted editors embedded in word processors and content management systems. These tools automate routine corrections and provide style recommendations, though human review remains essential for nuance and accuracy.

Historically, proofreaders and copy editors emerged with printed publishing and have evolved with digital media. The term is common in several European languages and has cognates that reflect shared professional traditions.

See also: copy editor, proofreader, editor, proofreading, style guide, grammar checker.