Remove Extra Spaces from Text
Free online tool to instantly clean text by normalizing multiple spaces, tabs, and line breaks—ideal for writers, coders, and content creators.
Our remove extra spaces tool is a free utility to tidy up text by replacing sequences of whitespace (spaces, tabs, breaks) with standardized singles. Perfect for fixing copied content, code snippets, or documents with inconsistent formatting, it processes locally for privacy—ensuring clean, readable output without altering core text.
Common Use Cases for Whitespace Cleanup
- ✓Code Formatting
Clean source code snippets by normalizing whitespace for consistent indentation and readability in editors.
- ✓Document Editing
Tidy pasted text from various sources in Word, Google Docs, or notes to remove formatting artifacts.
- ✓Web Content Prep
Prepare articles or HTML by eliminating extra spaces that could affect layout or SEO parsing.
- ✓CSV & Data Files
Normalize delimiters in exported data to ensure clean imports without extra whitespace errors.
- ✓Email & Messages
Strip excess spaces from copied communications for professional, compact presentation.
- ✓SEO Text Optimization
Clean keyword lists or meta descriptions to focus on content without distracting formatting.
Why Choose Our Space Remover?
Multi-Space Normalization
Replaces sequences of 2+ spaces with a single space for uniform whitespace
Tab & Break Handling
Converts tabs to spaces and collapses multiple line breaks into one or removes entirely
Customizable Options
Toggle single space, no spaces, or line break limits to fit specific cleanup needs
Real-Time Preview
See changes instantly as you type or paste—no need to process multiple times
Preserves Content
Only targets whitespace; keeps letters, numbers, and punctuation intact
Client-Side Speed
Uses regex for fast processing in-browser, handling up to 100,000 characters effortlessly
How to Use the Remove Extra Spaces Tool
- Input Text: Paste or type content with excess whitespace (e.g., "Hello world\n\n\nLine")
- Select Options: Toggle to normalize spaces, convert tabs, or collapse line breaks
- Process Cleanup: Apply changes to see normalized output (e.g., "Hello world\nLine")
- Verify Result: Side-by-side view highlights removed whitespace for confirmation
- Copy Cleaned: One-click to clipboard or reset for new text
Understanding Extra Space Removal
Extra spaces often arise from copying across apps or poor pasting; this tool uses regex to target patterns like /\s+/g (multiple whitespace) replacing with ' ' or \n. Tabs (\t) become spaces, and multiple \n become single for clean paragraphs.
Example: Input "A B\tC\n\nD" → Output "A B C\nD" (spaces normalized, tab converted, breaks collapsed).
- Options: Selective replacement avoids over-cleaning single essentials
- Scope: Handles Unicode whitespace; preserves non-text like quotes
Compatible with text.split(/\s+/) for tokenization in advanced parsing.
Advanced Features & Capabilities
Selective Cleaning
Target only spaces or breaks independently for precise control over formatting.
Paragraph Normalization
Option to limit line breaks to single for converting multi-line to single paragraphs.
Undo Support
Browser history or copy original before cleaning for easy reversal if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Remove Extra Spaces tool do?
It cleans up your text by removing unnecessary spaces, tabs, and line breaks, replacing multiples with singles or collapsing them as needed.
Is my text safe?
Yes, all processing is done locally in your browser—no data is sent to servers or stored.
Does it remove all spaces?
No, by default it normalizes to single spaces; options allow for removal of all or specific types.
How does it handle tabs and line breaks?
Tabs convert to single spaces; multiple line breaks can be reduced to one or eliminated for paragraph normalization.
Can I choose what to clean?
Yes, toggles for spaces, tabs, breaks—customize to target only extra occurrences without affecting singles.
Is it suitable for code?
Yes, preserves essential whitespace like single spaces; test for indentation-sensitive languages.
Privacy & Compatibility Considerations
This space remover prioritizes secure, reliable text processing:
- Local Only: Regex runs entirely in-browser—no uploads or tracking
- Universal Support: Works across browsers; handles common Unicode whitespace
- Best Practices: Test on small samples; avoid for precision-formatted code
- Related Tools: Combine with Remove Duplicate Lines for full cleanup
Integration & Code Examples
Implement extra space removal in JavaScript with regex for custom utilities:
JavaScript Example:
// Function to remove extra spaces
function removeExtraSpaces(text, options = { spaces: true, tabs: true, breaks: true }) {
let cleaned = text;
if (options.spaces) {
cleaned = cleaned.replace(/ {2,}/g, ' '); // Multiple spaces to single
}
if (options.tabs) {
cleaned = cleaned.replace(/ /g, ' '); // Tabs to space
}
if (options.breaks) {
cleaned = cleaned.replace(/
{2,}/g, '
'); // Multiple breaks to single
}
return cleaned.trim(); // Optional overall trim
}
// Example usage
const input = 'Hello world\t\n\nNext line';
console.log(removeExtraSpaces(input)); // 'Hello world
Next line'