Text Indenter

Add consistent indentation (spaces or tabs) to every line of text.

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Output

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Type

Size

Skip empty lines

Examples

Example 1

function hello() {
console.log('world');
}

Example 2

First line
Second line
Third line

Understanding Text Indentation

Text indentation adds whitespace (spaces or tabs) at the beginning of each line, shifting content to the right. Indentation creates visual hierarchy, indicates nesting or grouping, and improves readability in structured documents like code, quotes, or outlines.

This tool prepends a specified number of spaces or tabs to every line in the input text. Users configure indentation level (e.g., 2 spaces, 4 spaces, 1 tab), paste text, and receive uniformly indented output. Consistent indentation is crucial for code formatting, Markdown, and documentation standards.

Indentation serves different purposes across contexts. In programming, it denotes code blocks and scope (Python requires indentation for syntax). In Markdown, indentation creates nested lists or blockquotes. In general text, it formats quotes, examples, or hierarchical outlines.

Browser-based indentation operates locally, ensuring privacy. No text is uploaded to servers, keeping code, documentation, or confidential content secure. Users can indent sensitive source code or proprietary documents without exposure risks.

Practical Applications

Code formatting benefits from consistent indentation. When sharing code snippets in documentation, chat, or forums, proper indentation improves readability. This tool indents code blocks uniformly, preparing them for embedding in Markdown, HTML, or formatted text.

Markdown and documentation workflows use indentation for nested structures. Indenting list items creates sub-lists, and indenting text creates blockquotes. This tool helps authors format Markdown content correctly, ensuring proper rendering in documentation sites or README files.

Email and text formatting employ indentation for quotes. When replying to emails or quoting text, indenting original messages distinguishes them from new content. This tool formats quoted text with consistent indentation for clarity in communication.

Configuration files and structured data use indentation. YAML, INI, and some XML files rely on indentation for hierarchy. This tool helps developers format configuration snippets or adjust indentation levels when refactoring config structures.

Challenges and Limitations

Mixed tab and space indentation causes issues. Some editors or platforms display tabs differently (2, 4, or 8 spaces). Using spaces ensures consistent visual appearance across environments. Users should choose spaces over tabs for portability.

Over-indentation reduces readability. Excessive indentation (8+ spaces) pushes text far right, making long lines wrap awkwardly. Users should use minimal indentation (2-4 spaces) that creates hierarchy without sacrificing readability.

Indentation-sensitive formats like Python require exact spacing. Incorrect indentation in Python code causes syntax errors. Users must verify that indentation matches language requirements (Python typically uses 4 spaces or 1 tab per level).

Large text blocks may become unwieldy. Indenting extensive content pushes all text right, reducing visible line length. For very long documents, consider indenting only specific sections rather than entire files.

Best Practices

Use consistent indentation standards. Choose 2 or 4 spaces per level and apply uniformly across documents or projects. Consistency improves readability and compatibility with code editors and formatters.

Validate indentation in syntax-sensitive files. For Python, YAML, or Makefile content, verify that indentation meets language requirements. Incorrect spacing breaks functionality in these formats.

Combine indentation with other formatting tools. Use line numbering, syntax highlighting, or code formatters alongside indentation to create well-formatted, professional code snippets or documentation.

Document indentation conventions in project guidelines. Specify whether to use spaces or tabs, and how many spaces per level. Shared conventions ensure team consistency and prevent indentation conflicts.

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Text Indenter - Add Indentation to Each Line

Add consistent indentation (spaces or tabs) to every line of text.

Indent all lines of text with customizable spacing using spaces or tabs. Perfect for formatting code snippets, creating nested structures, quote formatting, or preparing text for documentation that requires specific indentation levels.

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Text Indenter

Add consistent indentation (spaces or tabs) to every line of text.

Input

Output

Options

Type

Size

Skip empty lines

Examples

Example 1

function hello() {
console.log('world');
}

Example 2

First line
Second line
Third line

Understanding Text Indentation

Practical Applications

Challenges and Limitations

Best Practices

Validate indentation in syntax-sensitive files. For Python, YAML, or Makefile content, verify that indentation meets language requirements. Incorrect spacing breaks functionality in these formats.

Text Indenter - Add Indentation to Each Line