French Baguette Tools
Trim extra spaces
Collapse multiple spaces into one, and remove extras at the start and end of each line.
Extra spaces is a free tool that runs entirely in your browser, with no data ever sent to a server. Collapse multiple spaces into one, and clean up each line's edges.
What it's for
Cleaning up text pasted from a PDF or a website, which often carries doubled spaces or invisible trailing spaces, before reusing it elsewhere.
What this tool does not do
This tool only applies the transformation described above, with no spelling correction and no understanding of the text's meaning. A text of tens of thousands of lines is processed instantly ; beyond that, the only limit is your device's memory.
Frequently asked questions
Are line breaks affected?
No : only spaces and, if you ask for it, tabs are affected. The line structure stays intact.
Is my data sent to a server?
No : the text you type or paste is processed entirely in your browser, on your device. It is never transmitted to a server.
Do I need to create an account or install anything?
No : the tool works directly on this page, with no sign-up and no install.
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