Smart Punctuation Formatter
Polish straight quotes, three dots, and double hyphens into typographic punctuation.
Online Tool
Quote pairing follows common English punctuation patterns. Review dialogue, nested quotes, and code snippets before publishing.
Tool Working Principle
The formatter applies a small set of deterministic string substitutions in the browser. English quote direction is inferred from nearby whitespace and word characters; nested quotations and specialized house styles still need human review.
Step-by-Step Usage Tutorial
- 1Paste your plain text.
- 2Turn quote, ellipsis, or dash formatting on or off.
- 3Review the result in context and copy it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account to use Smart Punctuation Formatter?+
No. Every tool on TypeTempo runs fully in the browser with no account, email, or API key.
Is my input text stored anywhere?+
Tool calculations use the text in your browser, and the app does not send that input to the TypeTempo application server. A preview may still request font files or other assets from an external provider; those requests do not include the text you entered.
Can I use the output commercially?+
You can use generated text and CSS in personal or commercial work. If a result depends on a named typeface or third-party asset, check that family's or asset's licence before using or distributing its files.
Which browsers are supported?+
The tools are designed for modern desktop and mobile browsers. Font rendering and individual CSS or Unicode features can vary, so check the specific result in the browsers and devices you support.
Can it determine every quotation mark's direction?+
It handles common English opening and closing patterns and contractions. Nested dialogue, quotations spanning paragraphs, and code or markup may need manual review.