Indent text and code easily
Bulk add or remove indentation from lists, code blocks, and plain text using spaces or tabs.
About This Tool
Text Indent Formatter is a simple utility to fix indentation issues when pasting code or text from different editors that mix tabs and spaces.
Key Features
Add indentation (Tabs or Spaces)
Remove indentation (Un-indent)
Customizable space count (2, 4, 8)
Instant preview
One-click copy
How to Use
- 1Paste text into the input area.
- 2Select your indent type (Tabs or Spaces).
- 3Click 'Indent' to add indentation, or 'Un-Indent' to remove it.
Why Use ToolSnippet Text Indent Formatter?
Quickly fix messy Python or YAML code indentation.
Align lists and paragraphs uniformly.
Works fully offline and instantly.
Tips for Best Results
- Use 2 spaces for JSON/YAML and 4 spaces for Python/Java
- Un-indent completely to flush all text to the left margin
- Use this to prepare code snippets for markdown files
Frequently Asked Questions
Will un-indenting delete my text?
No, un-indenting only removes leading whitespace (spaces or tabs) up to the specified amount.
Can I convert tabs to spaces?
You can un-indent completely and then re-indent with spaces.
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