Test the punctuation in your Urdu text, and see which marks are the Urdu forms and which are the Latin ones that can sit oddly in right-to-left.
Quick Answer
The Urdu RTL Punctuation Tester finds the punctuation in your text and sorts it into the Urdu marks, like the Urdu full stop and the Arabic comma, and the Latin marks, like the plain full stop and comma. It shows them in a right-to-left preview and points out where an Urdu form would be better. Everything runs in your browser.
Test Punctuation in RTL
Paste Urdu text to check its punctuation.
Punctuation report
- Punctuation
- 0
- Urdu marks
- 0
- Latin marks
- 0
- RTL characters
- 0
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What the Urdu RTL Punctuation Tester Does
The Urdu RTL Punctuation Tester looks at the punctuation in your text and sorts it into two groups, the Urdu marks and the Latin marks. Urdu has its own full stop, comma, semicolon, and question mark, and the tester shows which of your marks are the Urdu forms and which are the Latin ones.
Latin punctuation can sit on the wrong side in right-to-left text, so knowing which marks you have is the first step to a clean layout.
Everything runs on your own device. Your text is never uploaded or stored, so it stays private while you test it.
How to Test Punctuation
- Paste your text. Enter Urdu text with punctuation.
- Read the groups. See how many Urdu marks and how many Latin marks there are.
- Check the suggestions. See where an Urdu form would replace a Latin one.
- Copy or download. Copy the report, or save it as a text file.
The Urdu Marks
Urdu uses the Urdu full stop, a small circle, the Arabic comma that leans the other way, the Arabic semicolon, and the Arabic question mark that faces the opposite direction to the Latin one. These marks are designed for right-to-left text and sit correctly without any help.
Latin Marks in RTL
The Latin full stop, comma, and question mark are neutral characters, so in right-to-left text they attach to whichever side the layout gives them. This can leave a full stop on the wrong end of a line, which is why the Urdu forms are preferred in Urdu writing.
Suggested Forms
When the tester finds a Latin mark that has an Urdu equivalent, it suggests the Urdu form, such as the Urdu full stop for the plain one, or the Arabic comma for the plain comma. Using the Urdu form keeps the punctuation on the right side in right-to-left text.
A Worked Example
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Punctuation report:
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Who Uses This Tester
Writers and editors use it to check Urdu punctuation. Developers use it to clean content. Anyone whose full stops sit oddly uses it to find the Latin marks.
Accuracy and Limits
The tester finds the common punctuation marks and sorts them into Urdu and Latin forms, and the preview uses the browser’s own layout. It suggests the Urdu form where one exists; it does not change your text, so you decide whether to swap a mark.
Good to know: some marks, like the colon, are shared and have no separate Urdu form.
Your Data Stays Private
The tester runs fully in your browser with standard web technology. Your text is not uploaded or stored, and it is not sent to any analytics service. Only your star rating is sent, to record the tool’s rating. When you close the page, your text is gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Urdu RTL Punctuation Tester do?
It sorts the punctuation in your text into the Urdu marks and the Latin marks, shows them in a right-to-left preview, and suggests Urdu forms.
What are the Urdu punctuation marks?
The Urdu full stop, a small circle, the Arabic comma, the Arabic semicolon, and the Arabic question mark that faces the opposite way to the Latin one.
Why do Latin marks sit oddly in RTL?
They are neutral characters, so they attach to whichever side the layout gives them, which can leave a full stop on the wrong end of a line.
Does it change my text?
No. It suggests the Urdu form where one exists, but it does not change your text; you decide whether to swap a mark.
Do all marks have an Urdu form?
No. Some marks, such as the colon, are shared and have no separate Urdu form.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, saved, or shared.
Is this tool free?
Yes, it is completely free and needs no account to use.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It works on phones, tablets, and computers.
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This free tool sorts the punctuation in your text into Urdu and Latin forms, shows them in a right-to-left preview, and suggests Urdu forms where they exist. It does not change your text. Some marks are shared and have no separate Urdu form. Your star rating is stored on the site.