Spaces and Tabs Converter

Use this free online spaces and tabs converter to convert tabs to spaces, convert spaces to tabs, remove all tab characters, and merge multiple tabs into one.

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Convert Tabs to SpacesConvert Spaces to TabsRemove all tab charactersConvert multiple tabs to one tabTab size (number of characters)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens when I convert spaces to tabs?

Every space character in the input is replaced by a tab character. This is useful when preparing text for tab-delimited formats.

Q: What happens when I convert tabs to spaces?

Every tab character in the input is replaced by a single space character. This can help normalize pasted text from code editors.

Q: What does merge multiple spaces/tabs do?

Consecutive spaces are collapsed into one space, and consecutive tabs are collapsed into one tab, while other characters stay unchanged.

Q: Is my text sent to a server?

No. The processing runs locally in your browser, so your text stays private.