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type: help
title: "What does the 'proof' step mean during the ordering process?"
description: "The proof step is your preview of how the design will look once it is printed, and it is the last checkpoint before your order goes to press. It shows your"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/proofs/what-does-the-proof-step-mean-during-the-ordering-process
tags: ["Files & Artwork", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What does the 'proof' step mean during the ordering process?

The proof step is your preview of how the design will look once it is printed, and it is the last checkpoint before your order goes to press. It shows your

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