Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caret
noun
/ˈkɛr.ɪt/
Definition
A mark used in text to indicate where something should be inserted or removed.
Examples
- The editor used a caret to show where to add a word in the manuscript.
- When typing, I often use the caret symbol to indicate where I need to make corrections.
Meaning
The caret is a proofreading symbol placed below the line of text to signify that an extra word, phrase, or punctuation mark should be added in that location.
Synonyms
- Insertion point
- Proofreading symbol
