Trim Lines
Remove leading whitespace, trailing whitespace, or both from every line in your text or code. Fast, private, client-side utility.
How to Use Trim Lines
- Paste Text: Paste your text or code snippet into the input box.
- Select Trim Mode: Choose Both Sides, Leading Only (left trim), or Trailing Only (right trim).
- Export Clean Text: Copy or download the trimmed text with zero extra edge spacing.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Flexible Trimming: Trim leading whitespace, trailing whitespace, or both sides.
- Code Safe: Remove trailing spaces from code without destroying required indentation.
- Instant Live Updates: Transformations happen in real time as you type or adjust options.
- 100% In-Browser Privacy: Your text never leaves your device or touches an external server.
Common Use Cases
- Git Commit Cleanups: Strip trailing whitespace before staging code to prevent linter and git diff warnings.
- Spreadsheet Data Cleaning: Clean pasted cells that contain accidental leading or trailing space characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this affect spaces inside the line?
- No, trim only removes spaces and tabs from the very beginning and very end of each line.
- Does it remove tabs as well as spaces?
- Yes, all standard whitespace characters including tabs and spaces at line boundaries are removed.
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