Whitespace Cleaner
Remove excess whitespace, empty lines, and convert tabs to spaces.
How to Use
- Enter or paste your text in the text area above
- Choose one of the cleaning options:
- Trim Lines: Removes leading and trailing spaces from each line
- Remove Empty Lines: Deletes any lines that contain only whitespace
- Collapse Spaces: Converts multiple consecutive spaces into a single space
- Convert Tabs to Spaces: Replaces tab characters with 2 spaces
- Clean All: Applies all of the above operations at once
- Use "Copy to Clipboard" to save the cleaned text, or "Clear" to start over
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About Whitespace Cleaner
Features
- Trim Lines: Removes whitespace from the beginning and end of each line
- Remove Empty Lines: Deletes lines that contain only whitespace
- Collapse Spaces: Converts multiple consecutive spaces into a single space
- Convert Tabs: Replaces tab characters with a specified number of spaces
- Clean All: Applies all cleaning operations at once
Common Applications
- Cleaning code before pasting it into another document
- Preparing text for data analysis or import
- Standardizing text formatting from different sources
- Optimizing text content for display
- Removing formatting inconsistencies from copied content
- Preparing code snippets for documentation
- Cleaning log files for better readability
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of whitespace can this tool clean?
The tool can clean spaces, tabs, empty lines, and line-ending whitespace. It offers individual controls for each type of cleaning operation or a "Clean All" option for comprehensive cleaning.
What does the "Trim Lines" option do?
Trim Lines removes whitespace (spaces and tabs) from the beginning and end of each line while preserving the content and internal spacing within each line.
How does "Collapse Spaces" work?
Collapse Spaces replaces multiple consecutive spaces or tabs with a single space character, helping to normalize inconsistent spacing in your text.
Can I convert tabs to a specific number of spaces?
Yes, the "Convert Tabs to Spaces" function replaces each tab character with 2 spaces by default. This helps standardize indentation and formatting across different editors.
What happens when I click "Clean All"?
Clean All applies all cleaning operations at once: trims lines, removes empty lines, collapses multiple spaces, and converts tabs to spaces for comprehensive text cleanup.
Will this tool preserve the original formatting of my text?
The tool modifies whitespace based on your selected options. Choose specific operations if you want to preserve certain formatting, or use "Clean All" for complete whitespace normalization.
Is this tool useful for cleaning source code?
Yes, it's excellent for cleaning source code by standardizing indentation, removing trailing whitespace, and eliminating empty lines that can clutter code readability.
How can I tell what changes were made to my text?
After each cleaning operation, the tool displays a summary message showing what operations were performed and how many characters were removed from the original text.
Can I undo changes made by the whitespace cleaner?
The tool modifies the text in-place. If you need to undo changes, use your browser's undo function (Ctrl+Z or Cmd+Z) or keep a backup copy of your original text.
Is there a limit to how much text I can clean?
There's no strict limit, but very large texts may take longer to process. The tool works best with typical document sizes and code files.