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.
Remove Empty Lines from Text examples
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How the remove empty lines from text works
- Lines containing only whitespace are dropped.
- Remaining lines keep their original order.
- 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.