Unindent Text
Remove indentation (spaces, tabs, or custom characters) from the beginning of each line.
Unindent 4 Spaces
Remove 4 spaces from the beginning of each line (Shift-Tab).
Unindent Tabs
Remove one tab character from the start of each line.
Remove Email Quotes
Remove the "> " prefix from email quotes.
Ultimate Guide to Unindenting Text
Unindenting text (removing leading whitespace) is a common task for developers, data analysts, and writers. Whether you're cleaning up code pasted from a nested block, fixing formatting in a list, or removing email quote markers (like ">"), our Unindent Text Tool makes it instant and effortless.
Why Unindent Text?
- Code Formatting: Fix indentation when moving code blocks to a higher level.
- Email Cleanup: Remove standard email reply prefixes ("> ") to recover original text.
- Data Cleaning: Normalize text data by removing inconsistent leading whitespace.
Key Features
- Precise Control: Remove exactly N spaces or tabs.
- Custom Prefixes: Remove specific strings like bullets or quote markers.
- Privacy First: All processing happens in your browser.
How to Use This Tool
- Upload or Paste: Drag and drop a text file or paste your content into the input area.
- Choose Unindent Type: Select "Spaces", "Tabs", or "Custom" depending on what you want to remove.
- Configure Amount: Enter the number of spaces/tabs to remove, or specify the custom string.
- Get Result: The tool automatically processes your text. Copy it or download as a file.