About Column Align
The Column Align tool formats text into perfectly aligned columns by spacing content evenly across each row. It is ideal for structuring lists, tables, and plain-text data where visual alignment improves clarity.
When column alignment is useful
Aligned columns make data easier to scan and compare. This formatting style is commonly used for financial records, log files, terminal output, and text-based tables.
Example
Input:
Name Age City
Rahul 9 Delhi
Ananya 12 Kolkata
Output:
Name Age City
Rahul 9 Delhi
Ananya 12 Kolkata
How to use it
- Step 1: Paste space- or tab-separated text.
- Step 2: Click “Align Columns”.
- Step 3: Copy the formatted result.
Who needs column alignment?
This tool is valuable for students, developers, data analysts, and writers working with structured text. For advanced spacing control, the Pad Text tool can be helpful.
Why use a Column Align tool?
Manual spacing often leads to inconsistent alignment, especially as content changes. This tool calculates spacing automatically, ensuring uniform structure across all rows.