Text Cleanup

Fix Double Spaces

Replace multiple consecutive spaces with a single space.

Explanation

Usually caused by manual typing errors or copy-pasting from PDFs.

Examples

Spacing Errors
Input
This  has too   many  spaces.
Output
This has too many spaces.

Code Examples

JavaScript
const fixed = input.replace(/ +/g, ' ');

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💡 Tips

  • Clean text before calculating word counts
  • Essential for SEO and professional writing
  • Can also include tabs if using \s+ instead of " "+

⚠️ Common Pitfalls

  • Sometimes double spaces are used for indentation or alignment