Writing checker

Punctuation Checker

Paste a sentence or paragraph to catch common punctuation spacing and balance issues fast.

By The WordCraft Editors · Updated 2026

4 possible issues

Missing space after punctuation

Add a space after commas, periods, question marks, and exclamation marks when another word follows.

Repeated punctuation

Repeated marks can look noisy unless they are intentional.

Space before punctuation

Remove the space before commas, periods, colons, semicolons, question marks, and exclamation marks.

Unbalanced quotation marks

Check that opening and closing quotation marks are paired.

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Questions

What does the Punctuation Checker do?

The Punctuation Checker helps with spotting punctuation spacing, repeated marks, unmatched quotes, and unmatched parentheses directly in your browser.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It is free to use and does not require signup.

Does my text leave the browser?

No. The tool runs locally in the page.

Can I share the current input?

Yes. Copy the page link to share a URL that restores the current text.

Will my last input come back after reload?

Yes. The latest input is saved in this browser and restored on return.