Text Diff
Compare two texts side by side and see the differences highlighted.
What is a Text Diff Tool?
A text diff tool compares two pieces of text and highlights the differences between them. It performs a line-by-line comparison showing which lines were added, removed, or left unchanged. This is essential for reviewing changes in documents, code, configurations, or any text content.
How to Use
- Paste your original text in the left textarea.
- Paste the modified text in the right textarea.
- Click the Compare button to see the differences highlighted below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the comparison work?
The tool splits both texts into individual lines and compares them position by position. Lines that match are shown as unchanged, lines only in the original are marked as removed, and lines only in the modified version are marked as added. This gives you a clear visual representation of what changed between the two versions.
Can I compare large files?
Yes, you can compare texts of any size. The comparison runs entirely in your browser so there are no server limits. However, very large files with thousands of lines may take a moment to process and render. For best performance with extremely large files, consider comparing smaller sections at a time.
Is this tool suitable for comparing code?
Absolutely. This tool works well for comparing code snippets, configuration files, or any structured text. The line-by-line comparison clearly shows insertions and deletions. While it doesn't provide syntax highlighting, the color-coded diff output makes it easy to spot changes in your code quickly.
