Improving clarity, consistency and accuracy in technical documentation.
Orchid provides professional technical editing and proofreading services to ensure documents are accurate, clear, concise and unambiguous. Our work improves the quality and usability of your documentation while helping to reduce support costs and meet regulatory or contractual requirements.
We work with both draft and existing documents, refining content without altering its intent, tone or technical accuracy.
Experienced Technical Editors
At Orchid, technical editing and proofreading is carried out by experienced technical authors, editors and proofreaders. This ensures content is reviewed by people who understand complex subjects, structured documentation and technical audiences.
Our editors focus on:
- Clarity and readability.
- Accuracy and consistency.
- Structure and flow.
- Terminology and style alignment.
Typical Document Types
Our technical editors and proofreaders regularly work with a wide range of documentation, including:
- Works Operating and Maintenance Manuals (WOM).
- Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM).
- e-Learning and training content.
- Illustrated Parts Catalogues.
- User guides and user manuals.
- Online help systems and web content.
- Datasheets and instruction manuals.
- Safety manuals and compliance documentation.
- Regulations, notices and controlled updates.
Editing and Proofreading Capabilities
Depending on your requirements, Orchid can:
- Edit or rewrite text to be clear, concise and unambiguous.
- Work to defined standards, specifications or house styles.
- Mark up copy to agreed editorial conventions.
- Ensure content is appropriate for the intended audience.
- Update documentation while maintaining existing style and structure.
- Redesign or reformat legacy documentation.
- Work independently or in close collaboration with your team.
Our editors work closely with Orchid’s technical authors and illustrators to ensure text and graphics support each other clearly and consistently.
Industry Experience
Orchid’s technical editors have edited, standardised and proofread documentation across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Oil and gas.
- Water and utilities.
- Telecommunications.
- Shipping and marine.
- Information technology.
- Education and training.
- Manufacturing and industrial production.
- Retail and consumer products.
- Construction and infrastructure.
- Aviation.
This breadth of experience allows us to adapt quickly to new subject matter while maintaining high editorial standards.
Why Orchid?
- Editors with technical authorship and industry experience.
- Ability to improve documents without changing technical intent.
- Familiarity with structured, regulated and safety-critical content.
- Consistent approach across text, illustrations and layout.
- Flexible support for one-off reviews or ongoing documentation.
Contact us for further information on our Technical Editing and Proofreading services.
