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Text Diff / Comparison Tool

Compare text files side-by-side with highlighted differences and merge capabilities.

Original Text

Modified Text

How to use Text Diff Tool

  • • Paste text directly into the text areas or upload text files
  • • Use options to ignore case, whitespace, or empty lines
  • • Enable word-level diff to see character-by-character changes within modified lines
  • • Real-time comparison updates as you type
  • • Export diff results or copy to clipboard
  • • Supports various text file formats (.txt, .md, .js, .ts, .css, .html, .json)

What is a Text Comparison Tool?

A text comparison tool (or diff tool) is a software application that allows you to compare two pieces of text and see the differences between them. It is an essential tool for developers, writers, and anyone who needs to track changes between different versions of a document.

How to use our Text Comparison Tool

  1. Paste your original text into the "Original Text" field on the left.
  2. Paste the text you want to compare into the "Modified Text" field on the right.
  3. The tool will automatically highlight the differences between the two texts.
  4. You can choose to view the comparison in a split or unified view.
  5. Use the options to ignore case, whitespace, or empty lines for a more focused comparison.

Features of our Text Comparison Tool

  • Real-time Difference Highlighting: See the changes as you type.
  • Split and Unified Views: Choose the layout that works best for you.
  • Ignore Options: Customize the comparison to ignore case, whitespace, and empty lines.
  • File Upload: Easily compare the contents of two text files.
  • Export and Copy: Save your diff results or copy them to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does "diff" mean?

"Diff" is short for "difference" and is a common term for the output of a text comparison tool.

Can I use this tool to compare code?

Yes, our tool is great for comparing code files and seeing what has changed between versions.

Is my data safe?

Yes, all text comparison is done on the client-side in your browser. No data is ever sent to our servers.

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