A caret is often used by editors or during proofreading to indicate where additional text is required. 'I noticed a caret where the editor suggested adding a supporting fact.'
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Visual Clue
In hand-written text, the caret stands out to signal changes, making it an effective visual tool. 'After reviewing my draft, I saw carets indicating where to insert the missing dates.'
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Not a Pause
Unlike commas or periods, carets do not indicate a pause in reading; they're for editing. 'Her essay had several carets, but it read smoothly without any pauses where they were placed.'