Word-by-Word Diff Tool
Quick Tips
- • This tool runs entirely in your browser - your data stays private.
- • Press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) to quickly paste text.
- • Use the Copy button to save your result to clipboard.
- • Bookmark this page for quick access!
Compare texts word by word to see what changed.
Examples
Text 1: The quick brown fox Text 2: The slow red fox
The [-quick-]{+slow+} [-brown-]{+red+} fox
Text 1: Hello world Text 2: Hello beautiful world
Hello {+beautiful+} world
Frequently Asked Questions
Word diff compares text word by word, showing "changed" when a word is different. Character diff shows exact letter-level changes. Word diff is better for content review; character diff is better for finding exact differences in strings or code.
Changed words show the deleted version (usually in red with strikethrough) immediately followed by the added version (usually in green). This makes it clear what was replaced with what, in context.
Word diff compares text content only, ignoring formatting like bold, italics, or font changes. Paste or upload the text content, and comparison focuses on the actual words regardless of how they were formatted.
Moved content is detected and indicated when possible. Large sections that appear in both texts but different positions are matched, showing the move rather than treating it as a deletion plus addition.
Yes, options let you ignore case differences, ignore punctuation-only changes, and set similarity thresholds. This helps focus on meaningful content changes rather than trivial variations.
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