Unindent Text Online
Easily remove indentation from your text online
Unindent Text Online
Auto Unindent
Before:
function example() { const x = 1; return x; }
After:
function example() { const x = 1; return x; }
Remove All Indentation
Before:
• First item • Second item • Third item
After:
• First item • Second item • Third item
Remove Empty Lines
Before:
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
After:
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
Our online tool allows you to easily remove indentation from your text. Simply paste your indented text into the input area, click the "Unindent" button, and watch as the excess spaces and tabs are removed from the beginning of each line.
Common Issues with Unindenting Text Online
While unindenting text is generally straightforward, users may encounter a few common issues:
- Inconsistent indentation in the original text
- Mixed use of spaces and tabs
- Preserving intentional indentation in code blocks
- Handling of empty lines
How to Unindent Text in Excel
To unindent text in Excel:
- Select the cells containing the indented text
- Go to Home > Alignment > Decrease Indent
- Repeat as necessary to remove all indentation
How to Unindent Text in Word
To unindent text in Microsoft Word:
- Select the text you want to unindent
- Press Shift + Tab
- Alternatively, click the Decrease Indent button in the Paragraph group on the Home tab
Unindenting text can be useful in various scenarios:
- Cleaning up copied text from PDF documents
- Formatting code snippets for documentation
- Preparing text for import into databases or spreadsheets
- Standardizing formatting in collaborative documents