Normalize Whitespace

Normalize all whitespace to single spaces

Input Text

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Output Text

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How It Works

Normalize all whitespace to single spaces

Standardize all whitespace in your text to consistent formatting. Convert tabs to spaces, normalize line endings, collapse multiple spaces, trim lines, and remove trailing whitespace. A comprehensive cleanup tool for text with mixed or inconsistent whitespace.

Key Features

  • Convert tabs to spaces (or vice versa)
  • Normalize line endings (CRLF/LF)
  • Collapse multiple spaces and blank lines
  • Trim leading and trailing whitespace

How to Normalize Whitespace

  1. 1

    Paste your text

    Enter text with inconsistent whitespace.

  2. 2

    Whitespace is normalized

    All whitespace conforms to standard rules.

  3. 3

    Copy clean text

    Click copy for the normalized text.

Common Use Cases

  • Standardizing code indentation before committing
  • Cleaning up text from multiple sources with different formatting
  • Normalizing line endings between Windows and Unix formats
  • Preparing text for diff comparison by normalizing whitespace

Frequently Asked Questions

What line endings are used?
You can choose Unix-style (LF/\n) or Windows-style (CRLF/\r\n) line endings. Unix-style is recommended for most use cases.

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