Text Diff

Compare two text blocks and see line-by-line differences. Visualize added, removed, and unchanged lines with color coding.

How to Compare Text

Step 1: Enter Original Text

Paste or type the original version of your text in the left field. Click "Sample" for an example.

Step 2: Enter Modified Text

Paste or type the modified/updated version of your text in the right field.

Step 3: Click Compare Text

The tool will analyze both versions and display the differences.

Step 4: Review the Diff

View the statistics and diff visualization. Green = added lines, Red = removed lines, Gray = unchanged lines.

Step 5: Analyze Changes

Use the statistics to understand the scope of changes between versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a text diff?

A diff shows what changed between two versions of text. It highlights added, removed, and unchanged lines.

What do the colors mean?

Green (+) = added lines, Red (-) = removed lines, Gray ( ) = unchanged lines that appear in both versions.

Why use diff comparison?

Diffs are useful for: understanding changes, reviewing edits, tracking document versions, and collaboration.

Can I compare large documents?

Yes, but very large documents may be slow to process. Consider comparing sections or using dedicated version control tools.

Does formatting matter?

Yes, the diff compares text line-by-line. If formatting differs (indentation, spaces), it shows as changes.

What about empty lines?

Empty lines are treated as separate items. Differences in blank lines will show in the diff.

Can I use this for documents?

Yes, copy text from documents and compare. However, for detailed document tracking, use version control systems.

Is this better than Git diff?

This is simpler and faster for quick comparisons. Git diff is more powerful for version control and collaboration.

What about word-level changes?

This tool shows line-level differences. For word-level diffs, use specialized tools like MS Word track changes.

Is my data private?

Yes, all comparison happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server and is completely private.

About Text Diffing

Text comparison is essential for document and content management:

  • Document Review: See what changed between document versions
  • Content Editing: Track edits and understand modifications
  • Collaboration: Understand changes made by team members
  • Quality Assurance: Verify changes are correct before approval
  • Documentation: Track updates to technical documentation
  • Article Updates: See what changed in blog posts or articles
  • Legal Review: Understand changes in legal documents
  • Change Tracking: Maintain history of document evolution