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Text typographer
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Clean text for your site or layout in seconds: replace quotes with curly quotes, hyphens with em dashes, fix non-breaking spaces. Runs in the browser, nothing sent to the server.
What to change
Enable or disable replacement groups. Result updates automatically.
Text updates automatically
Typographed text will appear here
In "What to change" you can enable or disable groups: quotes, dash, non-breaking spaces, ellipsis and apostrophe, space normalization.
How to typograph text in 3 steps
Instant correction
The tool will replace hyphens with em dashes, straight quotes with curly quotes, and attach prepositions to the following word.
Copy the result
Copy the cleaned, properly formatted text for your CMS or design layout.
Why typography matters
Readability and trust
Correct quotes and dashes make text look clean and professional. Web typography uses curly quotes for quotations and em dashes between phrases. Such text is easier to read and builds more trust.
Standards for sites and layouts
Clients and editors often require “clean” text before publish. Our typographer applies common Russian and English typography rules automatically: non-breaking spaces before prepositions, minus to en dash in number ranges, proper ellipses and apostrophes.
What typography gives you
- Consistent visual style of text across the site
- Fewer awkward line breaks
- Correct quotes and dashes per standards
- Saves time for editors and designers
The tool is free and runs in the browser — no data is sent anywhere. Handy for blogs, landing pages, online stores and corporate sites.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
A hyphen (-) is used inside words (e.g. well-known). An em dash (—) is punctuation and is spaced. Confusing them is a common web mistake. Our tool detects context and applies the right character.
Why use curly quotes?
In typography, curly (smart) quotes are the standard. Straight quotes (") come from typewriters and code. Curly quotes make content look correct and professional.
Is it safe to process sensitive documents here?
Yes. Like all Shift Box tools, the typographer runs client-side. Your text is not sent to the server or stored. Everything happens in your browser.
Do I need to install anything or sign up?
No. The typographer runs in the browser with no install and no registration. Open the page, paste text, copy the result. Good for one-off edits and regular content prep.
Can I turn off some replacements (e.g. only quotes)?
Yes. In the “What to change” section you can enable or disable groups: curly quotes, em dash, non-breaking spaces, ellipsis and apostrophe, space normalization. The result updates as you change options.
Does it support English or mixed text?
The tool is set for “ru” and “en-US” locales, so it handles both Russian and English. Mixed content (e.g. English quotes inside a Russian paragraph) is supported too.
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