Tool overview
What is a Code Formatter (HTML/CSS/JS)?
A code formatter beautifies or minifies HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a dual-pane editor for readable review or compact delivery.
Why use this Code Formatter?
Normalize front-end snippets locally before sharing gists or shipping assets—without uploading proprietary UI code.
Key Features
HTML/CSS/JS beautify & minify, dual-pane workspace, instant results, and private client-side formatting.
How to Use
Follow these steps to get accurate results from the tool interface above.
- Choose language tab: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
- Pick Format or Minify variant.
- Paste source, Process, and copy IDE-ready output.
Formatter Scope
What the beautifier handles vs. manual review.
| Feature / Context | Valid Syntax Example | Common Pitfall / Invalid Example |
|---|---|---|
| HTML nesting | <div><p></p></div> | Unclosed tagsBroken markup may not indent logically. |
| CSS blocks | body { color: red; } | body { color red }Invalid CSS still formats but won't validate. |
| JS braces | function f() { return 1; } | function f( {Syntax errors may produce uneven indentation. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Expandable answers for common debugging bottlenecks and data privacy questions.
Official Documentation & References
Authoritative specifications and platform documentation for this utility.