Remove Extra Spaces

Collapse duplicate spaces and tidy up text instantly. This online tool removes extra whitespace before words and normalizes spacing to create clean, readable text output. Remove extra spaces before word online with our free text cleanup tool.

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Text with extra spaces

23 chars3 words

Clean textLive preview

Too many spaces

Ctrl+Enter to copy | Ctrl+Z to undo

Example usage

Example input

Too many spaces

Example output

Too many spaces

Batch Processing

Enter multiple inputs, one per line. Each line will be processed separately.

Input (one per line)

Results

Why this tool?

All tools run entirely in your browser no uploads, no tracking.. All processing happens in your browser so no text ever leaves your device.

Quick tips

•Outputs update live as you type.
•Use the sticky copy button to grab results quickly.
•Bookmark this page for fast access.

How it works

Multiple spaces are collapsed to singles.
Extra spaces before words are removed automatically.
Leading and trailing whitespace is trimmed.
Output updates as you type for quick checks.

Use cases

Fix spacing in copied emails.

Clean up transcripts.

Normalize text before storage.

Remove extra spaces before words in documents.

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FAQ

How do I remove extra spaces before word online?

Simply paste your text into the tool and it will automatically remove extra spaces before words. All duplicate spaces are collapsed to single spaces, including spaces before words, making your text clean and readable.

Does it touch tabs?

Tabs are treated as spaces and collapsed.

Will it remove newlines?

No, it only affects spaces and tabs.