Text Compare Tool
Compare two texts with advanced diff analysis. Find differences, similarities, and changes with side-by-side comparison, syntax highlighting, and detailed line-by-line examination.
Text Comparison
Text 1 (Original)
Text 2 (Modified)
Advanced Comparison Options
Batch Text Comparison
No comparison pairs
Add text pairs to compare multiple documents at once.
Comparison History
No comparison history
Your text comparisons will appear here.
Text Comparison Guide
Comparison Methods
Side by Side
Display texts side by side with changes highlighted. Best for visual comparison and understanding context.
Unified Diff
Traditional unified diff format showing changes in context. Perfect for code reviews and patches.
Inline Changes
Show all changes within a single text view. Ideal for reviewing modifications in documents.
Word Level
Compare at word level for more granular change detection. Best for prose and document editing.
Best Practices
Preparation
- Clean up formatting before comparison
- Use consistent line endings
- Remove unnecessary whitespace
- Consider ignoring case if not relevant
Code Comparison
- Enable syntax highlighting
- Use appropriate diff algorithm
- Focus on logical changes
- Ignore whitespace for cleaner diffs
Document Review
- Use word-level comparison
- Enable line numbers for reference
- Export results for sharing
- Save important comparisons
Performance
- Large files may take longer
- Use batch mode for multiple files
- Consider file size limitations
- Break down very large comparisons
Common Use Cases
Code Review
Best Method: Side by Side with Syntax Highlighting
Compare code changes, review pull requests, and identify modifications in source files.
Document Editing
Best Method: Word Level or Inline Changes
Track changes in documents, compare draft versions, and review editorial modifications.
Configuration Files
Best Method: Unified Diff
Compare system configurations, track settings changes, and debug configuration issues.
Legal Documents
Best Method: Side by Side
Compare contract versions, track legal changes, and ensure document accuracy.