Add Extra Spaces in CSV

Add Extra Spaces in CSV to pad fields with spaces before and after. Customize formatting, preview live, and export your updated CSV instantly.

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Supported file types: .csv, .txt, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Add space before
Add space after
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your CSV content into the CSV Input box or upload a file using Choose File. Supported types include .csv, .txt, and other plain text files.
  • Enable Add space before to insert a space at the start of every cell.
  • Enable Add space after to insert a space at the end of every cell.
  • Toggle Maximize output to expand the preview area for better visibility.
  • The Output with Extra Spaces box updates live and flashes whenever a change is made.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to download it.
  • A Total characters counter is shown below the output.
  • Hit Clear All to reset everything input, toggles, and file name.

What Add Extra Spaces in CSV can do:

Add Extra Spaces in CSV gives you quick control over padding fields inside a CSV file. Whether you’re formatting for display, aligning columns visually, or preparing test data, this tool makes it easy to apply consistent spacing across all cells. It works right in your browser, instantly responding to each toggle no upload or install required.

Example:

Input:

Name,Age,City
Alice,30,New York
Bob,27,London

Output (before and after enabled):

 Name , Age , City 
 Alice , 30 , New York 
 Bob , 27 , London

Output (after only):

Name ,Age ,City 
Alice ,30 ,New York 
Bob ,27 ,London

Common Use Cases:

Use Add Extra Spaces in CSV when creating demo data, generating fixed-width-like formatting, or prepping files for tools that expect padded values. It’s also useful for quickly inspecting CSVs where spacing helps visually distinguish fields.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re padding things out, Right-pad Text can give you more control over how much spacing gets added per column. And when you’re done, Trim CSV Columns can clean it all back up in one click.

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