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Punctuation Checker

Scan for common punctuation and spacing issues before you publish.

Issues

5

Hello ,world!! This needs a space(after the paren. "Quotes are uneven.

Punctuation issues

  • Unbalanced parentheses

    1 opening, 0 closing

  • Unbalanced double quotes

    Odd number of " characters

  • Space before punctuation

    Remove space before “,”

  • Missing space after punctuation

    Add a space after “,”

  • Repeated punctuation

    Consider using a single mark

How to use

  1. Paste your text.
  2. Review the issue list and highlights.
  3. Fix spacing and marks as needed.

Features

  • Spacing and repeated-mark rules
  • Unbalanced () and " checks
  • Everything runs in your browser. Your text is not uploaded to ToolsWeb servers.

Privacy & how it works

This text tool processes your input in the browser. Your text is not uploaded to ToolsWeb servers for this tool. Privacy Policy.

FAQ

Does it teach comma rules?expand_more

It focuses on mechanical spacing and balance issues, not full comma grammar. Use a grammar checker for deeper rules.

Is this tool free?expand_more

Yes. No signup and no paywall for core use.

Is my text uploaded?expand_more

No for this tool. Text stays in your browser while you work.

Do I need an account?expand_more

No. Open the page and start typing or pasting.

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