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Pad text on the left to a target length using a fill character, with length counted by character.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
Processed locally in your browser. Your text never leaves this tab.
How to Use Left Pad Text
- Enter your text. A number or code to align, or leave it empty to build a string entirely from the fill character.
- Set the target length and fill character. Length is counted by character, so an emoji or accented letter counts as one.
- Pad it. Fill characters are added on the left until the text reaches the target length.
- Copy the result. Click Copy result. It all runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does left padding do?
It adds a fill character to the front of your text until it reaches the length you set. Padding numbers on the left with zeros, for example, lines them up neatly in a column.
How is the length counted?
By character, the whole visible grapheme, so an emoji or an accented letter counts as one. That keeps the result aligned the way it looks on screen.
What if my text is already long enough?
It is returned unchanged. Padding only adds characters when the text is shorter than the target length.
Can I use any fill character?
Yes. Type any character, including a symbol or emoji, and the first one is used as the fill. If you leave the field empty a space is used.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The padding runs in your browser and your text never leaves the tab.
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