Spaces to Tab — Free Online Tool

Convert groups of spaces back to tab characters. Spaces to Tab is a free online tool from the ToolsRift Text Tools collection. It runs entirely in your browser — nothing to install, no signup, and your data never leaves your device.

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How to use Spaces to Tab

  1. Open the Spaces to Tab above — it loads instantly, no account needed.
  2. Enter or upload your input. Everything is processed locally on your device.
  3. Get your result immediately and copy or download it with one click.

Frequently asked questions

Which spaces get converted?

Only space groups at the start of lines (indentation) are typically converted.

What about spaces inside lines?

You can choose whether to convert all space groups or only leading indentation.

Why convert spaces to tabs?

Some editors, tools, and style guides (like Go) require tab-based indentation.

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