Tip of the Day: Use Siri to Add Punctuation to Emails or Text Messages

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Do you prefer to text in complete, grammatically correct sentences? Are you one of those people who know when you should use a comma versus when you should use a semicolon? Did you know that you can use Siri to punctuate your texts and emails like a pro?

Simply speak punctuation marks out loud when you’re composing an email or sending a text message with Siri. If you say the words “comma,” “period,” “semicolon,” or “ellipsis,” as part of a sentence, Siri will convert it into a punctuation mark. You can also add quotation marks and parentheses by saying, “open quotes,” “close quotes,” “open parenthesis,” or “close parenthesis.”

Just make sure you don't start speaking punctuation aloud during in-person conversations!

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Sarah Kingsbury is the Editorial Director at iPhone Life. She manages the web editorial team and oversees all web and newsletter content. A long-time iPhone and Mac enthusiast, Sarah loves teaching people how to use their Apple devices.