Replace Tabs With Spaces
Replace Tabs With Spaces is useful when pasted content, TSV data, or copied code looks uneven between apps. This version converts each tab into four spaces.
Input
Paste tab-indented text here...
Output
Text with spaces instead of tabs will appear here...
How it works
Replace Tabs With Spaces is useful when pasted content, TSV data, or copied code looks uneven between apps. This version converts each tab into four spaces.
This page runs directly in the browser so users can paste, process, and copy the result without leaving the site.
Common use cases
- Prepare copied tables for plain text fields.
- Normalize indentation before publishing code snippets.
- Clean tabbed content for CMS or email editors.
Frequently asked questions
How many spaces does each tab become?
This tool replaces each tab with four spaces.
Does it change anything besides tabs?
No. It only replaces tab characters and leaves the rest of the content unchanged.
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Example
A quick example of how this tool works.
Input
name role Alice Editor Bob Developer
Output
name role Alice Editor Bob Developer
How to use
Paste the text, replace tabs with spaces, then copy the aligned result.
- Paste the content that contains tab characters.
- Click Replace Tabs to convert each tab into four spaces.
- Copy the output into the app or field that needs consistent spacing.
Use cases
Use it when tabs display differently across the tools you work in.
- Normalize TSV-style text before pasting it into another editor.
- Clean pasted code or plain-text tables for email or chat.
- Replace tabs in copied data when you need predictable spacing.
Example
A quick example of how this tool works.
Input
Sample input for Replace Tabs With Spaces
Output
Processed output from Replace Tabs With Spaces