Zigzag Text Generator
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.
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Rearrange text in a zigzag pattern across rows.
Examples
HELLO WORLD (3 rows)
H O L E L W R D L O
ZIGZAG (3 rows)
Z A I Z G G
SECRETMESSAGE (4 rows)
S T E E E M G C E S A R S
Frequently Asked Questions
The rail fence cipher is a transposition cipher that writes text in a zigzag pattern across multiple "rails" (rows), then reads off each rail to create the ciphertext. Our tool creates and decodes this pattern.
Paste the zigzag text and select decode mode with the same number of rows used for encoding. The tool reverses the zigzag transformation to reveal the original message.
More rows create more scrambled output. 3-4 rows work well for casual use. For serious cipher purposes, more rows add complexity but require knowing the exact row count to decode.
No, rail fence cipher is a classical cipher that's easily broken with modern techniques. It's suitable for puzzles and casual obfuscation, not secure communication. Use modern encryption for real security needs.
Absolutely! The visual zigzag pattern creates interesting text layouts for posters, art projects, social media, and creative typography. The pattern adds visual interest regardless of cryptographic application.