Center Text

Text Center – Free Online Centering Tool

Use this online text centering tool to instantly center-align text with custom line width and fill characters. Paste text on the left and get perfectly centered text on the right. Supports multi-line content, lyrics, lists, and titles. Created by developers from the SmartConverts Team.

Enter Your Text Paste any plain text. Each line will be centered independently.

Centered Output The centered result appears here. You can copy or download it.

Tool Options

Centered Text Width Number of characters per line. Leave empty to use the longest line.

Fill Character (Left) Single character used on the left. Default: space.

Fill Character (Right) Single character used on the right. Default: space.

Add Extra Symbol on the Left If equal split isn’t possible, place the extra fill on the left.

Add Extra Symbol on the Right If equal split isn’t possible, place the extra fill on the right.

Example 1: “We Are the Champions” (Centered with Spaces)

Centers lyrics to a fixed width of 45. Uses spaces on both sides and adds the extra space on the right.

Before:
We are the champions, my friends.
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions
of the world.

⇨ Center (width = 45, fill: space/space, extra → right)

After:
      We are the champions, my friends.      
  And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.   
            We are the champions.            
            We are the champions.            
             No time for losers              
         'Cause we are the champions         
                of the world.                

Required Options: Width = 45 • Left Fill = (space) • Right Fill = (space) • Extra on Right = ON

Step 1: Paste the lyrics in the input box.
Step 2: Set width to 45, keep both fill chars as space, enable Extra on Right.
Step 3: Click Center Text → Copy or Download.

Example 2: Fast Food Items (Slash/Backslash Fills)

Centers menu items to width 30. Uses “/” on the left and “\” on the right. Extra symbol goes to the left.

Before:
PIZZA
HAMBURGER
HOT DOG
FRENCH FRIES
SANDWICH
TACO

⇨ Center (width = 30, fill: “/” and “\”, extra → left)

After:
/////////////PIZZA\\\\\\\\\\\\
///////////HAMBURGER\\\\\\\\\\
////////////HOT DOG\\\\\\\\\\\
/////////FRENCH FRIES\\\\\\\\\
///////////SANDWICH\\\\\\\\\\\
/////////////TACO\\\\\\\\\\\\\

Required Options: Width = 30 • Left Fill = “/” • Right Fill = “\” • Extra on Left = ON

Step 1: Paste the list of items.
Step 2: Set width 30, left fill “/”, right fill “\”, enable Extra on Left.
Step 3: Click Center Text → Enjoy perfectly centered labels.

About the Text Center Tool

The Text Center utility precisely centers multi-line text by adding configurable fill characters to the left and right sides. Choose a fixed line width or let the tool use the longest line automatically. Perfect for titles, headers, lyrics, menus, posters, UI mockups, and monospace formatting. 100% client-side, fast, and free.

How to Use

1. Paste or type your text in the left input box.
2. (Optional) Enter a Centered Text Width to standardize all lines.
3. Pick Left and Right Fill Characters (or leave as spaces).
4. Choose where to place the extra fill when the padding can’t split evenly.
5. Click Center Text and use Copy or Download to save results.

Pro Tips

• Leave width empty to auto-center using the longest line.
• Use spaces for natural centering; use symbols (/, \, ·, –) for visual effects.
• For posters or menus, pick a fixed width (e.g., 30–50) for consistent layout.
• Set extra on right for western text; try extra on left for mirrored aesthetics.

FAQs

Why Use Text Centering Tool?

This precision formatting instrument enables elegant text presentation for visual harmony across digital and print media. Designers utilize it for creating balanced layouts, developers for interface alignment, content creators for emphasis techniques, and professionals for achieving polished typographical compositions that enhance readability and aesthetic appeal.

Can I center text without specifying width?

Yes. The intelligent algorithm automatically calculates optimal centering based on your content's longest line, creating perfectly balanced presentation without manual measurements while maintaining proportional spacing and visual consistency throughout your text.

Can I use Unicode characters as fills?

Absolutely. The system supports extensive Unicode integration including decorative elements ("•", "→"), separators ("·", "|"), and custom characters ("/", "\") for creating visually sophisticated padding that enhances document aesthetics and organizational clarity.

Does my text leave the browser?

No. All processing occurs through client-side execution within your local browser environment, ensuring maximum data security and instantaneous results without any external server communication or privacy concerns.

Why two checkboxes for extra symbol?

The dual-selection system provides granular control over asymmetric padding distribution, allowing precise placement of additional fill characters on either left or right sides when handling odd-numbered spacing requirements for pixel-perfect typographical alignment.

How does the tool handle multi-line content?

The system processes each line independently while maintaining consistent visual alignment across all text rows, ensuring uniform presentation and professional appearance for paragraphs, lists, and other multi-line content structures.

What are the practical applications of text centering?

This tool enables certificate design, invitation formatting, website headers, presentation slides, poetry layout, and documentation titles where visual balance and professional typographical presentation enhance communication effectiveness and aesthetic impact.

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