Convert Text to Nice Columns

Neatly format words into aligned columns with the Convert Text to Nice Columns Tool. Choose column count and spacing, paste or import text, and preview structured output live.

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How to Use:

Paste your list of words into the left input box. The tool splits the text by spaces and arranges the items into evenly spaced columns. Use the Options box to set how many columns you want and how much space to leave between them. The formatted output appears in the right box. You can import files, copy results, or export instantly. The character count shows the total items.

What the Convert Text to Nice Columns Tool can do:

This tool restructures a list into well-aligned columns, letting you customize the number of columns and gap spacing. It pads shorter words to match alignment and ensures clear vertical grouping. Works entirely in the browser.

Example:

Before:

apple banana cherry date eggplant fig grape honeydew

After (3 columns):

apple      banana     cherry
date       eggplant   fig
grape      honeydew

Common Use Cases:

Perfect for preparing data for printing, command-line tools, tabular display, or cleanly showing groups of values. Useful for developers, analysts, and anyone working with structured text.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re formatting into nice columns, check out Convert Text Columns to CSV if you need to save or share the result. And when it’s time to undo it, Convert Nice Columns to Text snaps it all back to plain form.

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