Free Punctuation Checker
Correct punctuation provides your reader with the signposts they need to easily follow your ideas. Check for punctuation mistakes with ProWritingAid’s free punctuation checker.
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A Free Punctuation Checker That Does It All
Powered by Artificial Intelligence, ProWritingAid improves the punctuation, grammar, style, and clarity of your writing. Use it to get your ideas across in a more powerful way.
What Kinds of Punctuation Can Our Software Check and Correct?
All of them.
- Commas
Commas are possibly the most used and misused punctuation marks in English. It doesn’t help that there are a number of rules around when to use them (and when not to). Don’t leave it up to interpretation. Use a punctuation checker so your reader interprets your text the way you want.
- Colons and Semicolons
Did you know that if you can replace your punctuation mark with a conjunction, the punctuation mark should probably be semicolon? It’s good to remember the rules but don’t just rely on memory. ProWritingAid’s Punctuation Corrector will proofread your writing and suggest where to use a colon or two.
- Apostrophes
Imagine saying “its” when you really meant “it’s.” It’s a common mistake but it makes you look sloppy and unprofessional. A good punctuation checker will analyze your work and show you if you’ve gone wrong. A great one like ours will show you how to correct it, both now and in the future.
- Capitalization
You probably know the basic rules: capitalize the first word of a sentence and the first letter of proper nouns. However, there are other capitalization rules that you might not know. That’s okay! ProWritingAid will remember all the rules for you and will catch any issues with capitalization.
- ...And More
Can you tell the difference between a dash, en-dash, and em-dash? Our punctuation checker can, and it will link to articles so you’ll be able to tell the difference too. We cover the bases for all the punctuation marks: periods, quotations, brackets, ellipses… (you get the picture).
Commas are possibly the most used and misused punctuation marks in English. It doesn’t help that there are a number of rules around when to use them (and when not to). Don’t leave it up to interpretation. Use a punctuation checker so your reader interprets your text the way you want.
Did you know that if you can replace your punctuation mark with a conjunction, the punctuation mark should probably be semicolon? It’s good to remember the rules but don’t just rely on memory. ProWritingAid’s Punctuation Corrector will proofread your writing and suggest where to use a colon or two.
Imagine saying “its” when you really meant “it’s.” It’s a common mistake but it makes you look sloppy and unprofessional. A good punctuation checker will analyze your work and show you if you’ve gone wrong. A great one like ours will show you how to correct it, both now and in the future.
You probably know the basic rules: capitalize the first word of a sentence and the first letter of proper nouns. However, there are other capitalization rules that you might not know. That’s okay! ProWritingAid will remember all the rules for you and will catch any issues with capitalization.
Can you tell the difference between a dash, en-dash, and em-dash? Our punctuation checker can, and it will link to articles so you’ll be able to tell the difference too. We cover the bases for all the punctuation marks: periods, quotations, brackets, ellipses… (you get the picture).
Why Should I Use ProWritingAid’s Punctuation Checker?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does ProWritingAid’s Punctuation Checker work?
ProWritingAid’s sophisticated punctuation checker makes sure that you use the correct punctuation every time. You can either copy and paste your essay in the punctuation checker field or upload your essay from your computer. Your suggestions will show once you enter text and you’ll see a number of possible punctuation issues. But that’s only one part of seamless writing. We’ll check for grammar, spelling, and readability too.
Why do our customers prefer us as the best Grammarly & Writer alternative?
ProWritingAid offers more for less. More integrations, more style guide choices, and more reports. You get more opportunities to make your writing better. Every suggestion is backed by an easy-to-understand explanation so you’ll learn while you edit. Don’t get caught up making the same mistakes.
Can ProWritingAid autocorrect?
We’ll offer you suggestions but the power is still in your hands. Maybe you left out that comma on purpose! You have the choice to accept or ignore each suggestion.
Is using a punctuation checker on your essay cheating?
No. The punctuation checker will only highlight possible punctuation errors in your writing You have full autonomy and get to decide which changes to accept. It will never give suggestions on what to write or what answers to give in your essay or homework.
Does ProWritingAid have a plagiarism checker?
Yes! ProWritingAid’s plagiarism checker will check your work against over a billion web-pages, published works, and academic papers, so you can be sure of its originality. Find out more about pricing for plagiarism checks here.
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.