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Text Compare (Diff)

Compare two texts and highlight the differences. See additions, deletions, and changes side by side.

Text 1
Text 2
Comparison happens automatically as you type

Spot the Differences Instantly

Comparing two versions of text manually is tedious and error-prone. Our Text Compare Tool (also called Diff) highlights exactly what changed between two texts, making reviews, audits, and debugging much faster.

Difference Types

TypeColorMeaning
AdditionGreenNew text in version 2
DeletionRedRemoved from version 1
UnchangedGraySame in both versions

💡 Pro Tip

For code comparison, consider character-level diff which shows exactly which characters changed within a line, not just that the line was modified.

Common Use Cases

Document Review

Compare contract revisions, policy updates, or essay drafts to see exactly what was changed between versions.

Code Review

See what changed in configuration files, scripts, or code snippets without a full version control system.

Quality Assurance

Verify that automated changes (search-replace, formatting) produced the expected results without unintended modifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does whitespace matter?

By default, all characters including spaces and tabs are compared. Enable "Ignore whitespace" to focus on content changes only.

Can I compare files directly?

Paste file contents into the text areas. For large files, dedicated diff tools like VS Code or GitHub's diff view may be more suitable.

Is the comparison case-sensitive?

Yes, by default "Hello" and "hello" are considered different. Toggle case-insensitive mode if needed.