How to use
- Paste text that has unwanted blank lines.
- Choose whether whitespace-only lines count as empty.
- Copy the compacted result.
About this tool
Delete blank lines — and lines that only contain spaces or tabs — to close up the gaps in a list or block of text. Free online text tools. Everything runs in your browser — your text never leaves your device.
FAQ
What about lines with just spaces?
Enable “Treat whitespace-only lines as empty” and they will be removed too.
Can I keep single blank lines between paragraphs?
Yes — turn on “collapse runs of blank lines to a single one” to keep paragraph spacing while removing the extra gaps.
Does the order of my lines change?
No, the remaining lines stay in their original order.