Indent Text Tool
Add consistent spaces or tabs to the beginning of every line – perfect for code, lists, or blog formatting.
Whether you’re tidying up a code snippet, preparing bullet points for a presentation, or formatting a plain text file, adding consistent indentation makes your content instantly more readable. Our free online indent text tool lets you prefix each line with a chosen number of spaces or tabs — no software download required.
How to Use the Free Indent Text Tool
1. Paste your text into the input box above. It can be a list, a block of code, or any multi‑line content.
2. Choose your indent size: enter a number (like 2 or 4) to set how many spaces or tabs to add.
3. Pick the style: select “Spaces” for soft indentation (common in web code) or “Tabs” for a hard tab character.
4. Click the “Indent Text” button and your formatted result appears instantly in the output box.
5. Hit “Copy Indented Text” to use it anywhere — editors, emails, forums, or social media posts.
Why Indent Your Text?
Indentation isn’t just for programmers. In plain text, adding a few spaces before each line creates visual hierarchy, making instructions, poetry, nested lists, or legalese much easier to scan. For bloggers and content creators, pre‑indented text can highlight quotes, examples, or step‑by‑step guides without messy manual spacing.
Because this tool runs entirely in your browser, your text never leaves your device. It’s fast, private, and works on desktop and mobile alike. Bookmark this page whenever you need a quick line‑indentation fix!