Punctuation slips are usually about spacing and repeated marks rather than the words themselves.
Punctuation Checker focuses on punctuation and spacing, with an option for catching repeated marks.
How to use Punctuation Checker
- Paste your text to check its punctuation.
- Keep the punctuation and repeated-mark checks on.
- Review the spacing and punctuation fixes and apply them.
Use cases
- Fixing spacing around commas and periods.
- Catching doubled punctuation marks.
- Tidying punctuation before publishing.
Good to know
Punctuation Checker flags common punctuation and spacing issues, such as a space before a comma, a missing space after a period, and repeated marks like multiple exclamation points. It works on punctuation and spacing rather than spelling or grammar. Stylistic choices vary, so some flags reflect a common convention rather than a hard rule; apply the ones that fit your style.
Frequently asked questions
What punctuation issues does it catch?
Mainly spacing around marks and repeated punctuation, such as a space before a comma or several exclamation points in a row.
Does it check spelling or grammar?
No. It focuses on punctuation and spacing; use a spell or grammar checker for those.
Why is a punctuation choice flagged when it looks fine?
Some punctuation is stylistic, so a flag may reflect a common convention rather than an error; apply it only if it suits your style.
Can it remove repeated punctuation automatically?
Yes. With the repeated-mark check on, you can apply fixes that collapse doubled marks to a single one.