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Remove Extra Spaces Online
Remove repeated spaces and tabs from pasted text while preserving line breaks when needed.
Privacy note
Your text is processed in your browser. This tool does not store pasted text on a server.
When this tool helps
Use this tool when copied text has uneven spacing, pasted table values contain tabs, or exported content needs simple whitespace cleanup.
It is designed for quick text cleanup before using content in forms, lists, CMS fields, spreadsheets, or documents.
Common cleanup options
Repeated spaces
Collapse long runs of spaces and tabs into single spaces for cleaner pasted text.
Line-safe cleanup
Preserve line breaks when working with lists, rows, or copied table values.
Good before counting
Normalize spacing before checking word counts, character counts, titles, or descriptions.
Browser processing
The current version runs in your browser and does not require an account.
How to use it
- Paste text with repeated spaces or tabs.
- Choose whether to trim line edges and preserve line breaks.
- Run the tool and review the normalized text.
- Copy or download the cleaned output.
Privacy and limitations
This tool does not infer special spacing used for code indentation or fixed-width tables.
Review the output before using it with text where multiple spaces are intentionally meaningful.
Frequently asked questions
Does this remove tabs too?
Yes. Repeated spaces and tabs are collapsed into a single regular space.
Can it keep each line separate?
Yes. Keep preserve line breaks enabled when lists or rows should stay on separate lines.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The current tool processes pasted text in your browser.
Last updated: May 7, 2026
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