Free Colon Checker
Polish your writing effortlessly with our colon checker tool. Achieve flawless punctuation for clear, readable text.
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What you need to know about colons
What is a colon?
A colon is a punctuation mark that looks like two periods on top of each other (:).
Colons are used to introduce and explain independent clauses, as well as words, phrases, lists, and explanations—akin to saying "that is to say" or "here's what I mean."
Why use a colon checker?
ProWritingAid's colon checker ensures correct punctuation and enhances readability, so your message can be understood effectively.
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Take your writing to the next level
Our editing tool does more than fix colon errors; it offers a range of other features too.
Correct grammar and spelling mistakes
ProWritingAid ensures your writing is error-free. It detects and corrects grammar and spelling mistakes, helping you write faster and with greater accuracy.
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Works in all your favorite writing apps
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Colon Checker FAQs
Does ProWritingAid autocorrect?
ProWritingAid offers suggestions and recommendations to help you identify and correct writing errors, such as misused colons. However, the choice to accept or ignore these suggestions is entirely yours.
Can I fix colon mistakes in emails and on social media?
Absolutely. In fact, our browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge) work across most websites and online apps, including Gmail, LinkedIn, and Google Docs.
How can ProWritingAid help?
ProWritingAid is your all-in-one writing tool to address a variety of writing concerns. It corrects punctuation, spelling, and grammar, and includes advanced AI features that help you rewrite, continue, and analyze your writing.
Is ProWritingAid's colon checker free?
You can edit up to 500 words at a time with a free account. If you want to edit larger documents, you’ll need to upgrade. You can find more information on our pricing page.
Does my ProWritingAid paid license work on this page?
This page is for demonstration only, so it doesn’t recognize Premium or Premium Pro licenses, and limits usage of the tool here. To access this feature, as well as other features available with your paid license, please log in and use the Web Editor or any of our integrations.