Remove Extra Spaces
What is Remove Extra Spaces?
Remove Extra Spaces cleans up text that has too much spacing. It collapses runs of multiple spaces and tabs into a single space, so messy copy-pasted text becomes neat again. You can also trim the edges of every line and strip blank lines from the start and end, with the cleaned result updating live as you type.
How to use
- Paste your text with extra spaces into the input box.
- Turn on trim each line to remove spaces at the start and end of every line.
- Turn on remove leading/trailing blank lines to clean up the edges.
- Copy the result or keep editing; the output updates live.
Features
- Collapses multiple spaces and tabs into a single space.
- Optional per-line trimming.
- Optional removal of blank lines at the start and end.
- Live preview with a live character count.
- Keeps line breaks intact; only horizontal spacing is collapsed.
- Free, private, and no signup required.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove extra spaces between words?
Paste your text into the box above. Runs of two or more spaces or tabs collapse into one space automatically and the cleaned text updates live.
Does it remove line breaks?
No. Line breaks are kept as they are. If you want to join lines into one paragraph, use the Remove Line Breaks tool instead.
What does trim each line do?
It removes spaces and tabs from the start and end of every line, which is useful for text copied from formatted documents.
Can I keep blank lines in the middle of my text?
Yes. The blank-lines option only strips blank lines from the very start and end. Blank lines in the middle stay untouched.
Is this tool free?
Yes, it is free with no signup and no limits.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. The cleanup runs in your browser with JavaScript, so your text never leaves your device.