Punctuation Counter

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Count and analyze punctuation marks in your text. Perfect for writing analysis, grammar checking, and understanding punctuation usage patterns.

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Punctuation Analysis Results

Total Punctuation Marks

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Periods (.)

Commas (,)

Exclamations (!)

Questions (?)

Semicolons (;)

Colons (:)

Apostrophes (')

Quotes (" ")

Parentheses ( )

Hyphens (-)

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Punctuation Guide

Period (.): End of statement

Comma (,): Pause, separate items

Question (?): End of question

Exclamation (!): Strong emotion

Semicolon (;): Connect related ideas

Colon (:): Introduce list/explanation

Writing Tips

• Use periods for clear, direct statements

• Avoid overusing exclamation points

• Use commas to improve readability

• Semicolons can replace periods sometimes

• Colons introduce explanations effectively