Normalize Whitespace Online
Text copied from PDFs or spreadsheets can include tabs and non-breaking spaces. This tool normalizes those characters to regular spaces.
Paste your text, normalize whitespace characters, and copy a clean result instantly.
Input Text
Cleaned Text
Try It in 30 Seconds
Paste text with tabs or unusual spacing characters.
Keep "Normalize Whitespace" enabled.
Click Clean Text and copy the normalized output.
Example (Input and Output)
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Output
How It Works
Paste the text you want to normalize.
Convert tabs and NBSP characters into regular spaces.
Copy the output for spreadsheets, editors, or emails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this remove extra spaces?
No. It only converts special whitespace characters into standard spaces.
Will it change line breaks?
No. Line breaks are preserved unless you enable line break removal.
Can I remove all whitespace instead?
Yes. Use the Remove All Whitespace tool for that.
Is this useful for CSV or TSV data?
Yes. It helps normalize tabs and spacing before importing.
Is my text stored?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.