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CSV Whitespace Trimmer

Remove leading and trailing spaces from CSV cell values

CSV
Cleanup
Whitespace
Formatter
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Trim Options

Columns to Trim

Apply trimming to all columns in the CSV.

Trim Position

Remove whitespace from the start of values.

Remove whitespace from the end of values.

Also trim the first row (header row).

Line Cleanup

Delete lines that start with a comment symbol.

Delete all blank lines from the output.

About CSV Whitespace Trimmer

The CSV Whitespace Trimmer is a powerful tool for cleaning up messy CSV data. It removes unwanted leading and trailing spaces from cell values, making your data consistent and ready for processing.

Whether you're dealing with data exports from spreadsheets, database dumps, or user-generated content, this tool helps you quickly standardize your CSV files. Use it alongside our CSV to JSON Converter for complete data transformation workflows.

All processing happens entirely in your browser—your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does this CSV Whitespace Trimmer do?
This tool removes leading and trailing whitespace (spaces, tabs) from CSV cell values. It helps clean up messy data exports where values have unwanted padding. You can also use our CSV Viewer to preview your data before trimming.
Can I trim only specific columns?
Yes! You can choose to trim all columns, or specify columns by their number (e.g., "1", "2-5", "3, 8") or by their header names. If your CSV has duplicate header names, you can enable the option to trim all matching columns.
What are the left-trim and right-trim options?
Left-trim removes whitespace from the beginning of cell values, while right-trim removes whitespace from the end. By default, both are enabled to fully clean your data, but you can disable either for specific use cases.
How do comments and empty lines get handled?
Enable "Remove Comments" to delete lines that start with a specific character (default: #). Enable "Remove Empty Lines" to strip out blank rows. These options help produce cleaner output data. For more data formatting, try our CSV Delimiter Converter.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely! All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your CSV data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.

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