Its or it's? 📕

It's = it is or it has

It's raining. (it is)

It's been a long day. (it has)

Its = belonging to it

The dog is eating its food.

The company changed its name.

Simple test

Can you say it is or it has instead? Then write it's. If not, write its.

✗ The cat hurt it's leg.

✓ The cat hurt its leg.

✗ Its very cold today.

✓ It's very cold today.