Replace multiple consecutive spaces with a single space

This tool replaces multiple consecutive spaces with a single space. It provides flexible options so you can replace every instance of consecutive spaces, replace only those following specified characters, replace all except those following allowed characters, or replace them with a custom formatted string. Simply enter your text and select the processing mode that suits your needs.

Input

Output

Processing Modes:

Replace All Multiple Spaces
Replaces every occurrence of two or more consecutive spaces with a single space.

Replace Only Multiple Spaces After Specified Characters
Replaces only the multiple spaces that immediately follow the characters you specify. Enter a comma‑separated list (e.g., a, b).

Replace All Except Spaces Following Allowed Characters
Replaces every occurrence of multiple spaces with a single space except when they immediately follow any of the allowed characters you specify. Enter a comma‑separated list (e.g., x, y).

Replace Spaces with Custom Format
Replaces every occurrence of multiple spaces with a custom formatted string. Use {space} as a placeholder for a single space (default replacement is " ").

Examples:

Replace All Multiple Spaces

Every instance of two or more consecutive spaces is replaced with a single space.

Before:

This   is  a    test.

After:

This is a test.

Replace Only Multiple Spaces After Specified Characters

Only the multiple spaces immediately following specified characters are replaced. (e.g., specifying "t" will affect spaces after "t")

Before:

cat   dog  mouse

After (specifying "t"):

cat dog  mouse

Replace All Except Spaces Following Allowed Characters

Replaces every occurrence of multiple spaces with a single space except when they follow allowed characters (e.g., allowing "s" to remain unchanged).

Before:

this   is  a   sample

After (allowing "s"):

this   is a sample

Replace Multiple Spaces with Custom Format

Every occurrence of multiple spaces is replaced using a custom format (e.g., replacing with "[{space}]").

Before:

example    text

After (format "[{space}]"):

example[{space}]text