Convert Text to Nice Columns

Align messy data, lists, or code variables into perfectly spaced, readable columns.

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The Ultimate Text Column Formatter

Turn messy, hard-to-read lists into beautifully aligned tables with our Convert Text to Nice Columns tool. Whether you're a programmer aligning variable declarations, a data analyst cleaning up CSV data, or simply trying to organize a list of names and dates, this tool does the heavy lifting for you.

Perfect For

  • • Code Alignment: Clean up variable assignments and comments.
  • • Data Visualization: Quickly view CSV or pipe-delimited files as tables without opening Excel.
  • • Log Analysis: Align timestamps, log levels, and messages.
  • • CLI Output: Format command line output for documentation.

Key Features

  • • Smart Detection: Automatically handles mixed spaces and tabs.
  • • Custom Delimiters: Support for commas, pipes, semicolons, or any custom character.
  • • Adjustable Padding: Control the spacing between columns for optimal readability.
  • • Privacy First: All processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to servers.

How to Format Text into Columns

  1. Paste Data: Copy your text, code, or data into the input box.
  2. Select Separator: Choose what currently separates your columns (e.g., Space for general text, Comma for CSV).
  3. Adjust Spacing: Use the slider to increase or decrease the whitespace between columns.
  4. Copy Result: Grab your perfectly aligned text!