What does this tool do?
Indent Text is a free tool that adds leading indentation to every line of your text or removes one level of it. It's handy for developers and writers who want to align code snippets, config blocks, and lists cleanly with a single click.
How to use it
- Paste your text into the input area.
- Adjust the options to fit your needs.
- Copy the processed text.
How it works
Paste your text into the left box, then click 'Indent' to prepend the chosen width of spaces or a tab to every line, or 'Outdent' to strip one level of leading indentation. You can set the space count from 1 to 8, or switch to a real tab character with 'Use tabs'. The result appears instantly in the right box and can be copied, and blank lines are left untouched.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use tabs instead of spaces?
Yes. Tick the 'Use tabs' box and the tool inserts a real tab character (\t) instead of spaces, disabling the space-count field. This is ideal for Python, Makefiles, or any tab-based code style.
How much does outdent remove from each line?
It removes a single level of leading indentation per line: either one tab character or up to the number of leading spaces you've set. Lines that aren't indented are left unchanged.
Is Indent / Outdent Text free?
Yes. Indent / Outdent Text and all 300+ tools on MagmaNex are completely free with no signup or account required.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. The data you enter is never sent to a server, stored, or shared.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Indent / Outdent Text works on phones, tablets and desktops — no app download needed.
🔒 Privacy: everything runs in your browser, your data is never sent to a server.