Align & Pad Tool
Center align text in a block, justify lines, or pad strings with custom characters.
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What is this Tool?
The Text Align, Pad & Indent Tool is a versatile formatter for plain text. It allows you to forcefully Center Align text by adding spaces, pad numbers (e.g., 001, 002) to a fixed width, or bulk indent/unindent blocks of code or lists.
Why Use This Tool?
Pad & Fix Width
Ensure every line in your file is exactly the same length by padding short lines with spaces, dots, or zeros. Great for database exports.
Bulk Indentation
Need to indent a whole block of Python code? Or remove the "> " prefix from email replies? Our Indent/Unindent mode handles this instantly.
How to Use?
- Set Width: Define your target width (e.g., 80 characters).
- Choose Mode: Select "Align" (for positioning) or "Pad" (for filling).
- Configure: Choose Center/Left/Right alignment OR the Pad Character (e.g., space, 0, -, .).
- Result: Copy your formatted text instantly.
Common Questions
How to center align text for a text file?
Set the "Target Width" (e.g., 80 characters). Select "Align Mode" and choose "Center". The tool will add equal spaces to the left and right of your text to center it within that 80-character limit.
How to pad numbers with zeros (e.g. 05)?
Switch to "Pad Mode". Set "Pad Character" to "0" and "Target Width" to "2". This will turn "5" into "05" (Pad Start).
How to add indentation to all lines?
Choose "Indent Mode", select "Add Indent", and enter your desired characters (e.g., 4 spaces or a Tab). The tool will prefix every line with that string.
What is the difference between Pad Start and Pad End?
Pad Start adds characters to the beginning of the string (e.g., "5" becomes "05"), while Pad End adds characters to the end (e.g., "5" becomes "50"). Use Pad Start for numbers and Pad End for right-alignment.
Can I use this tool for code formatting?
Absolutely! This tool is perfect for bulk indentation of code blocks. You can add consistent spacing to Python, JavaScript, or any language. It's also great for unindenting pasted code snippets.
How do I remove indentation from all lines?
Use "Indent Mode" and select "Remove Indent". Specify how many spaces or tabs to remove from the beginning of each line. The tool will strip that prefix from every line.
What pad characters can I use?
You can use any character for padding: spaces, zeros (0), dots (.), dashes (-), underscores (_), or any custom character. Common uses include zero-padding numbers and dot-leading for table of contents.
Can I justify text to a fixed width?
Yes! Set your target width and choose "Justify" alignment. The tool will distribute spaces between words so each line reaches exactly the target width, creating a clean block of text.
Is my text data private?
Yes, 100% private. All text processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your data is never uploaded to our servers. You can even use this tool offline after the page loads.
How do I create fixed-width columns for database exports?
Use "Pad Mode" with "Pad End" and spaces. Set your target width to the column size you need. Each line will be padded to exactly that length, perfect for fixed-width file formats like COBOL or legacy systems.