Text Diff Checker
Compare two texts and see the differences highlighted. Perfect for code reviews and document comparison.
Enter text in both panels to compare differences
How to Use Diff Checker
- Paste the original text in the left panel
- Paste the modified text in the right panel
- Differences are calculated automatically
- View the statistics showing added, removed, and unchanged lines
- Use the diff table to see line-by-line changes
- Use Swap Texts to reverse the comparison
Understanding the Diff Output
- Added Lines (Green) - Lines that exist in the modified text but not in the original
- Removed Lines (Red) - Lines that exist in the original text but not in the modified
- Unchanged Lines - Lines that are identical in both texts
Common Use Cases
- Code review comparisons
- Document version comparison
- Configuration file changes
- Content editing review
- Comparing API responses
- Tracking text changes over time
How It Works
This diff checker uses the Longest Common Subsequence (LCS) algorithm to identify the differences between two texts. It compares texts line by line and highlights additions, deletions, and unchanged content.
Features
- Real-time diff calculation
- Line-by-line comparison with line numbers
- Statistics showing added, removed, and unchanged lines
- Swap functionality to reverse comparison
- Clear highlighting for easy visualization
- Works entirely in your browser - no data is sent to any server
Tips
- Ensure consistent line endings for accurate comparison
- Use the swap button to quickly reverse the comparison direction
- Check the statistics to get a quick overview of changes
- Line numbers help locate changes in larger documents