Remove Empty Lines from Text

Tidy any multi-line text or code by removing blank lines in one click.

Strip blank lines from any text or code. Free online tool to tidy multi-line content. Lines that are empty or contain only spaces and tabs are dropped.

Remove Empty Lines from Text examples

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How the remove empty lines from text works

  1. Lines containing only whitespace are dropped.
  2. Remaining lines keep their original order.
  3. Great for cleaning exported lists.

Rules and edge cases

  • Lines that are empty or contain only spaces and tabs are dropped completely.
  • The order and content of the surviving lines never change.
  • Trailing spaces on kept lines are left alone — combine with the extra space remover for a full clean.
  • The line break remover merges everything into one paragraph; this tool keeps one item per line.

Frequently asked questions

Are lines with only a tab or a space removed?

Yes. A line is treated as empty when it contains nothing but whitespace, which is what makes exported lists look ragged.

Does it remove duplicate lines too?

No — that is a separate operation. Run the duplicate line remover afterwards if the list also contains repeats.