Remove Punctuation from Text

How to Use:

1. Paste or type your text in the input area
2. Choose "Remove All" or "Remove Basic" punctuation
3. Optionally select punctuation to keep (periods, commas, quotes)
4. See the result instantly
5. Click "Copy" to copy to clipboard or "Download" to save as a file

Removal Modes Explained:

• Remove All: Removes all punctuation marks: . , ! ? ; : ' " - ( ) [ ] { } / \ @ # $ % ^ & * + = ~ `
• Remove Basic: Removes only basic punctuation: . , ! ? ; :

Exclusion Options:

• Keep Periods: Preserves period marks (.)
• Keep Commas: Preserves comma marks (,)
• Keep Quotes: Preserves single and double quotes (' ")
• Trim Extra Spaces: Removes extra spaces created by punctuation removal

Example:

Input: "Hello, world! How are you?"

Output (Remove All): "Hello world How are you"

Output (Keep Commas): "Hello, world How are you"

Keyboard Shortcuts:

• Ctrl + Enter (or Cmd + Enter): Remove all punctuation
• Ctrl + C: Copy when output is focused

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• Remove Numbers
• Remove Emojis
• Case Converter

Why Use the Remove Punctuation Tool?

• Works instantly in your browser - no downloads needed
• Completely free - no signup or registration required
• No data collection or tracking - your text stays private
• Removes all punctuation marks instantly
• Preserves words and text content
• Perfect for natural language processing prep