CSS Formatter

Clean up and standardize your CSS code

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What is CSS Formatter?

The CSS formatter is a powerful tool designed to clean and standardize your CSS code. It uses a popular code formatting engine prettier to ensure consistent and readable CSS output. Whether you're a web developer, designer, or just a person working with CSS, this tool can help you maintain clean and organized stylesheets.

Screenshot of the CSS Formatter interface showing input, formatting options, and output

How to Use CSS Formatter?

  1. Enter your CSS code in the input area or upload a CSS file.
  2. Adjust formatting options according to your preferences.
  3. Click the "Format" button to process your code.
  4. Review the formatted CSS in the output area.
  5. Use the "Copy" button to copy the formatted CSS to your clipboard.
  6. Use the "Download" button to save the formatted CSS as a file.
  7. Click "Reset" to clear all inputs and start over.
  8. Use the "Add CSS Reset" button to include a basic CSS reset in your code.
  9. Toggle "Remove Comments" to strip all comments from your CSS.

Key Features

  • Prettier-powered formatting for consistent results.
  • Customizable indentation (spaces or tabs).
  • Option to use single or double quotes for strings.
  • Alphabetical sorting of CSS properties within selectors.
  • Adjustable line width for formatting.
  • Minification option for compressed output.
  • Comment removal for cleaner production code.
  • Character count display for input and output.
  • One-click addition of a CSS reset.
  • Syntax highlighting for easy code reading.
  • File upload support for formatting existing CSS files.
  • One-click copy and download of formatted code.

Advanced Usage

  • Combine the CSS Formatter with version control to track changes in your stylesheets.
  • Use the formatted output as a base for creating coding standards in your team.
  • Integrate the formatting process into your build pipeline for consistent styling.
  • Remove comments in production code while keeping them in development for better performance.
  • Experiment with different property sorting algorithms for better organization.
  • Use the character count feature to optimize performance by identifying verbose selectors or rules.

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