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Text & Code Diff Checker

Compare two text files or code snippets side-by-side and identify differences instantly

Comparison Settings

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How to Compare Text Files

  1. Paste or Upload: Add your original text in the left panel and modified text in the right panel. You can paste directly or upload text files.
  2. Configure Options: Choose your view mode (side-by-side or inline), and toggle options like ignore whitespace or ignore case as needed.
  3. Compare: Click the Compare button or enable auto-compare to see differences highlighted instantly.
  4. Navigate Changes: Use the Previous/Next buttons to jump between differences, or scroll through the comparison view.
  5. Export Results: Copy the unified diff output to share or save for later reference.

Understanding Diff Output

Our diff checker uses color coding to make changes easy to identify:

  • Green (Additions): Lines or text that were added in the modified version
  • Red (Deletions): Lines or text that were removed from the original version
  • Yellow (Modifications): Lines that were changed, with character-level highlighting showing exactly what changed

The line numbers on the left help you track exactly where changes occurred in both versions. In side-by-side mode, you can see both versions aligned for easy comparison.

Common Use Cases for Diff Tools

For Developers

  • Code Review: Compare different versions of source code to identify changes before merging
  • Version Comparison: Track what changed between software versions or releases
  • Merge Conflict Resolution: Understand conflicting changes when merging branches in Git
  • Configuration Files: Compare config files across environments to spot differences

For Content Creators

  • Document Revisions: Compare drafts to see what changed between versions
  • Contract Review: Identify modifications in legal documents or agreements
  • Translation Comparison: Compare translated text with originals to ensure accuracy

For Data Analysts

  • Data Validation: Compare datasets to identify discrepancies
  • Log Analysis: Diff log files to spot changes in system behavior
  • Report Comparison: Compare generated reports across time periods

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