Text Merger
Combine multiple text inputs into a single document with customizable separators and formatting options.
Merge Settings
Text Inputs
Enter text in the inputs above and click "Merge Texts" to see the result
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About Text Merger
How This Tool Works
- Combines multiple text inputs into a single document
- Offers various separator options for different formatting needs
- Supports custom separators and numbered list formatting
- Can automatically remove empty inputs from the merge
- Preserves all formatting and special characters
Common Use Cases
- Consolidating notes from multiple sources
- Merging survey responses or feedback
- Combining documentation sections
- Creating lists from separate items
- Joining code snippets or data entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a text merger and when would I use it?
A text merger combines multiple separate text inputs into a single document. This is useful for consolidating notes from different sources, merging documentation sections, combining data from multiple forms, creating comprehensive reports from various inputs, or simply joining text blocks for easier handling.
What separator options are available?
The tool offers several separator options: None (direct concatenation), Single space, Double space, New line (\n), Double new line (\n\n), Tab character, Custom separator (where you can specify any text), and Numbered lines. Each separator serves different formatting needs for the merged output.
How do numbered lines work?
When you select "Numbered lines" as the separator, each text input becomes a numbered item in the merged output. For example, if you have three text inputs, they'll be formatted as "1. [first text]", "2. [second text]", "3. [third text]". This is perfect for creating lists or organized content.
Can I add or remove text input fields?
Yes, you can dynamically add more text input fields using the "Add Text Input" button, or remove individual fields using the "×" button next to each input. The tool starts with 3 inputs but can handle many more based on your needs.
What does the "Remove Empty Inputs" option do?
When enabled, this option automatically excludes any empty or whitespace-only text inputs from the final merged result. This prevents empty separators or gaps in your merged text, ensuring a clean output with only meaningful content.
How does the custom separator work?
When you select "Custom" as the separator type, an additional input field appears where you can type any text you want to use as a separator. This could be punctuation (like " | " or " - "), words (like " and "), or any other text pattern you need between your merged content.
Can I preserve the formatting of individual text inputs?
Yes, the tool preserves the internal formatting of each text input, including line breaks, spaces, and special characters. Only the separator you choose is added between the different text inputs. The content within each input remains exactly as you entered it.
Is there a limit to how many text inputs I can merge?
There's no hard limit to the number of text inputs you can add and merge. However, for performance reasons, it's recommended to keep it reasonable (under 50 inputs). The tool handles the merging client-side, so very large numbers of inputs might slow down your browser.
Can I copy or download the merged result?
Yes, you can copy the merged text to your clipboard using the copy button, or download it as a text file using the download button. The downloaded file will be named "merged-text.txt" and contain the complete merged result with your chosen formatting.
How is this different from just copying and pasting text manually?
The text merger automates the process and ensures consistent formatting. It eliminates manual errors, saves time when dealing with many text pieces, provides consistent separator application, and offers features like removing empty inputs and numbering that would be tedious to do manually.
What are some practical use cases for text merging?
Common use cases include: combining survey responses, merging meeting notes from different attendees, consolidating feedback from multiple sources, creating bibliographies from separate citations, joining code snippets, merging contact information, combining product descriptions, and assembling content from various documents.
Does the tool preserve special characters and Unicode?
Yes, the text merger fully supports Unicode characters, special symbols, emojis, and text in different languages. All characters are preserved exactly as entered, and the merging process doesn't affect character encoding or special formatting characters within your text inputs.