Remove Extra Spaces
Collapse multiple consecutive spaces into a single space, with an option to trim leading and trailing spaces.
Result (updates live):
How to remove extra spaces from text
Paste your text into the box above. Every run of two or more consecutive spaces is collapsed into a single space, and the result updates live as you type. Enable the trim option to also strip leading and trailing spaces from each line.
Example
"Text with extra spaces" becomes "Text with extra spaces" — every gap of multiple spaces is reduced to exactly one space, while line breaks are preserved.
Common Use Cases
- Fixing spacing issues left over from copying text out of a PDF.
- Cleaning up form input or pasted content before saving it.
- Normalizing spacing in code comments or plain-text documents.
FAQs
Does this remove line breaks too?
No — only spaces and tabs within a line are collapsed. Line breaks are left in place so your paragraph structure stays intact.
What does the trim option do?
With trimming enabled, any spaces at the very start or end of each line are also removed, in addition to collapsing multiple spaces within the line.
Does it update as I type?
Yes — there's no button to click. The cleaned result recalculates instantly as you edit the text.