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Trim the leading and trailing whitespace from every item in a list, keeping the order.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
Processed locally in your browser. Your text never leaves this tab.
How to Use Trim List Items
- Paste your list. One item per line, even if some have stray spaces or tabs.
- Trim it. Click Trim and the leading and trailing whitespace is removed from every item at once.
- Check the result. The items line up cleanly, in their original order.
- Copy the result. Click Copy result. It all runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What whitespace is removed?
Any spaces and tabs at the start or end of each line. Whitespace inside an item, such as the space between two words, is left alone.
Does it change the order of items?
No. Every item stays exactly where it was; only the surrounding whitespace is cleaned up.
Does it remove blank lines?
No. A line that was only spaces becomes empty but keeps its place. To drop blanks entirely, run a flatten or remove-empty step.
Why does trailing whitespace matter?
Hidden spaces at the end of lines can break comparisons, imports, and code. Trimming makes the data predictable.
Is my list uploaded?
No. The trimming runs in your browser and your list never leaves the tab.
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