Does this tool modify code blocks?

No, if the preserve code option is enabled, fenced code blocks and inline code remain completely untouched.

Which languages are supported for smart quotes?

It supports English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese, applying the correct local quotation marks for each.

What is the difference between en-dashes and em-dashes here?

Double hyphens (--) convert to en-dashes (–) or em-dashes (—) depending on context, and triple hyphens (---) convert to em-dashes.

Does the tool run online or offline?

It runs fully offline and deterministically in your browser, ensuring your text data remains private.

Can I choose to only fix quotes and ignore dashes?

Yes, you can set the conversions option to 'Quotes only' to bypass dash and ellipsis transformations.

Em-dash & Typographic Purifier

Examples

1. Polishing AI-Generated English Copy

Content Editor

Background

An editor receives a draft from an AI writer containing straight quotes, double hyphens for dashes, and triple periods for ellipses.

Problem

The draft looks unprofessional and violates the company's style guide for typography.

How to use

Paste the draft into the text area, select the English locale, choose 'All' conversions, and keep the code preservation option enabled.

Locale: en, Conversions: all, Fix Spaced Dash: true, Fix Spaces: true, Preserve Code: true

Outcome

Straight quotes become curly, double hyphens become em-dashes, and triple periods become a single ellipsis character, while inline code remains intact.

2. Formatting French Localization Strings

Localization Specialist

Background

A localization specialist has translated UI strings into French, but the text contains straight quotes instead of proper French guillemets.

Problem

French typography requires guillemets with non-breaking spaces inside them, which are tedious to type manually.

How to use

Paste the French text, select the French (fr) locale, and run the purifier.

Locale: fr, Conversions: all, Fix Spaced Dash: true, Fix Spaces: true, Preserve Code: true

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