Text Trimmer | Remove Extra, Leading, and Trailing Spaces
Remove leading, trailing, and extra spaces—or collapse multiple spaces into one. Clean up text formatting, fix copy-paste artifacts, and prepare data for import. 100% browser-only and private.
How to Use This Tool
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Paste or type text into the input box.
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Select one or more options: Trim leading, Trim trailing, Collapse multiple spaces, or Remove all spaces.
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View cleaned output instantly or click Trim to process manually.
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Copy or download the cleaned result for further use.
Use Cases & Examples
Code & Copy-Paste Cleanup
Remove excess spaces and indentation from code or copied text for cleaner formatting.
Data Cleaning & CSV Preparation
Normalize whitespace before uploading or importing text into databases or CSVs.
Form Input Sanitization
Strip whitespace around form inputs to avoid validation issues.
Compact Text Formatting
Reduce text size and improve readability by eliminating unnecessary spaces.
How Text Trimming and Whitespace Cleaning Works
Whitespace includes spaces, tabs, and non-breaking characters that can affect validation, parsing, or display.
Trimming runs line-by-line in O(n) time, removing boundary or redundant spaces according to the chosen mode.
Line breaks are preserved except when ‘Remove all’ is explicitly selected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What does trimming remove exactly?
A. Trimming removes unwanted whitespace based on the selected options: leading, trailing, collapsing, or removing all spaces.
Q.Can I collapse multiple spaces into one?
A. Yes—collapse mode reduces multiple consecutive spaces or tabs to a single space, keeping sentence structure intact.
Q.Will trimming affect newlines or paragraphs?
A. No—line breaks and paragraphs are preserved unless ‘Remove all spaces’ is selected.
Q.Is this tool secure and private?
A. Yes—everything runs locally in your browser with no uploads, ensuring complete privacy.
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