Indent Adjuster
Adjust text indentation in bulk. Add or remove indentation, and convert between tabs and spaces.
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How to Use
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Enter your text
Paste the text you want to adjust into the input area. Works with code, config files, and more.
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Choose mode and style
Select from 3 modes: Add Indent, Remove Indent, or Tab ⇔ Spaces conversion, along with your preferred indent style (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tab).
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Copy the result
Review the converted result in real time and click 'Copy' to copy it to your clipboard.
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About Indent Adjuster
Indent Adjuster lets you adjust text and code indentation in bulk with three operation modes: add indentation, remove indentation, and convert between tabs and spaces. Choose from 2-space, 4-space, or tab indent styles to match your team's coding standards — whether that's 2 spaces for JavaScript, 4 spaces for Python, or tabs for Go. It's perfect for normalizing code pasted from Stack Overflow or GitHub, fixing mixed indentation before committing to a shared repository, and reformatting YAML or JSON configuration files. Results update in real time with a one-click copy button.
Key Features
- Three operation modes (add, remove, convert)
- Indent style selection (2 spaces, 4 spaces, tab)
- Tab and space interconversion
- Real-time conversion preview
- One-click copy to clipboard
Use Cases
- Convert tabs to spaces to match your team's style guide (e.g., 2 spaces for JavaScript, 4 for Python)
- Fix mixed indentation in code pasted from Stack Overflow or GitHub
- Add consistent indentation to YAML, JSON, or config files
- Normalize indentation before committing to a shared repository
- Adjust Markdown code block indentation for correct rendering
FAQ
How does tab-space conversion work?
In 'Tab ⇔ Spaces' mode, tabs and spaces are interconverted based on the selected indent style. For example, selecting '4 Spaces' converts each tab to 4 spaces. Selecting 'Tab' converts leading spaces to tabs.
Why would I need to convert tabs to spaces?
Many code editors and style guides (such as Prettier for JavaScript or PEP 8 for Python) enforce spaces over tabs. If you copy code from a source that uses tabs, this tool lets you normalize it instantly.
How are empty lines handled?
Empty lines are preserved as-is. Even in Add Indent mode, indentation is not added to empty lines.
What if the indentation is less than the specified amount?
If a line has fewer spaces than the specified indent width, only the existing spaces are removed. No text content is lost.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. Indentation adjustments run as JavaScript in your browser. Text data is not transmitted externally.