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Remove Punctuation
Remove punctuation marks from plain text while keeping words, numbers, spaces, and line breaks.
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Client-Side Processing
Input Data Stays on Device
Instant Local Execution
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Buy me a coffeeWhat is Remove Punctuation?
Remove Punctuation strips Unicode punctuation characters such as commas, periods, quotes, brackets, and dashes. Optional toggles preserve apostrophes or hyphens for names and compound words.
How to Use Remove Punctuation
1
Paste text with punctuation.
2
Choose whether apostrophes or hyphens should remain.
3
Copy the cleaned text.
Common Use Cases
- Preparing keyword text.
- Normalizing search input.
- Cleaning labels for matching.
- Removing punctuation from imported lists.
Example Input and Output
Input
Hello, world! Ready?Output
Hello world ReadyFrequently Asked Questions
Does it remove emojis?
No. It targets punctuation, not symbols or emoji characters.
Can apostrophes stay?
Yes. Enable the keep apostrophes option.
Is text uploaded?
No. The cleanup runs locally in your browser.
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