Text compare

Compare two versions of plain text and see added, removed, and unchanged lines. Use it to review a draft, a configuration snippet, or a short piece of code without uploading either version.

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A QUICK START

How to use Text compare

  1. Paste the original text on the left and the updated text on the right.
  2. Select Compare texts to generate a line-by-line comparison.
  3. Review lines marked with + and −, then copy the comparison if needed.
GOOD TO KNOW

A few small questions.

What do the colors and symbols mean?

A plus sign marks an added line, a minus sign marks a removed line, and a space marks an unchanged line. Symbols accompany the colors for clarity.

Can I compare Word or PDF files?

This tool accepts plain text. Copy the text from your document first; document layout and formatting are not compared.

Are my comparisons saved?

No. The current comparison exists in the page only and is cleared when you reload or leave it.

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