Choose what to remove: leading spaces and tabs only (the common case), trailing whitespace only, or both. Tabs can be expanded to spaces first so the result is predictable, and blank lines can be preserved or dropped. The whole transformation happens in your browser.
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How to use the Indent Remover For Plain Text
- Paste the text that has unwanted indentation.
- Pick whether to strip leading, trailing, both or all whitespace on each line.
- Set the tab size so tab characters expand predictably.
- Optionally drop blank lines and copy the result.
About this tool
The Indent Remover For Plain Text is built for speed and accuracy: every calculation runs in your browser, so your data never leaves your device and the result updates as you type. It works equally well on a phone, a tablet or a desktop, and it is free to use as many times as you like.
Common use cases
- De-indenting Python pasted from an email.
- Cleaning up a nested list from a document.
- Removing trailing spaces before a commit.
- Flattening a config file for a diff.
Tips for the best result
- Use the latest figures you have - even a small change in rate or term can shift the outcome by hundreds.
- For annual figures, divide by 12 to get a monthly number you can compare with the result.
- Bookmark this page and revisit the calculation as the inputs change.
Frequently asked questions
Why does tab size matter?
A tab can be 2, 4 or 8 spaces depending on the editor. Expanding tabs to a fixed width first makes the stripping predictable across files.
Can this break Python code?
Yes if you strip leading indentation from Python - indentation is syntax there. Use "Trailing whitespace" for code, and "Leading" only for prose or data.
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