Remove Punctuation
Strip punctuation marks from text. Apostrophes and hyphens can be kept so words like it's stay intact.
Input: 0 characters, 0 words
Output: 0 characters
How to use it
- Paste your text.
- Keep the apostrophes and hyphens box ticked if you want words like don't to stay the same.
- Copy the result.
Examples
| Input | Settings | Output |
|---|---|---|
Hello, world! It's fine. | Apostrophes kept | Hello world It's fine |
Hello, world! It's fine. | Apostrophes removed | Hello world Its fine |
Common uses
- Preparing text for a keyword list or search index
- Removing punctuation from a word list before counting
- Cleaning a transcript so it reads as plain words
Frequently asked questions
Is this an apostrophe cleaner?
It can be. Untick Keep apostrophes and hyphens, and the apostrophes are removed with the other punctuation. Check the result, because words such as don't can change meaning.
Can it clean apostrophes out of text?
Yes. Untick Keep apostrophes and hyphens, and the apostrophes are removed along with the other punctuation. Check the result, because it can change the meaning of words such as don't.
Which symbols are removed?
The tool uses Unicode categories. Commas, full stops, question marks, brackets, quotation marks, @ and % are removed. Currency symbols such as $ and maths symbols such as + stay.
Why are apostrophes kept by default?
Removing them turns it's into its and don't into dont, which changes the meaning. Untick the box if you really want them gone.