A full stop (or period, depending on where you are from in the world) is a simple punctuation mark that we use every day in our writing without thinking about it. Most people just use them without ever stopping to think about the real reason for them, so this can often lead to people using full stops when it isn’t strictly necessary, or not using them when they are. With so many punctuation options available to writers, it’s hard to know when to use full stops or something else. Thankfully, this guide will help clear that up for you and highlight some common mistakes for you to be aware of in the process!