Input Text
Formatting Options
Tab Size
Indentation
Line Wrapping
Syntax Highlighting
Line Numbers
Border Style
Formatted Output
Additional Tools
How to Use the Preformatted Text Generator
Understanding Preformatted Text
Preformatted text preserves both spaces and line breaks, making it perfect for displaying code, poetry, ASCII art, or any text where formatting matters. In HTML, the <pre> tag is used to define preformatted text.
Basic Usage
Simply type or paste your text into the input area. The tool will instantly format it according to your selected options. You can adjust tab size, choose between spaces or tabs for indentation, and toggle line wrapping.
Syntax Highlighting
Select a language from the dropdown menu to apply syntax highlighting. This makes your code more readable by color-coding different elements like tags, attributes, strings, and comments.
Advanced Features
- Generate <pre> Tag: Creates HTML code with your text wrapped in a
<pre>tag - Remove Extra Spaces: Cleans up unnecessary whitespace while preserving structure
- Convert to HTML Entities: Encodes special characters for safe HTML display
- Beautify JSON: Formats JSON data with proper indentation
- Minify Code: Removes unnecessary whitespace from code
Export Options
Copy your formatted text to the clipboard with one click, or download it as a text file. The tool also displays real-time statistics including character count, word count, and output size.
Pro Tip:
Use the "Generate <pre> Tag" button when you need to embed preformatted text directly into an HTML document. This will create ready-to-use HTML code that preserves all formatting when displayed on a webpage.