Text Tools — Guides & Articles

• How to Remove Special Characters in Outlook Mail

  Published 2026-09-30

  Strip ¶ marks, arrows and stray Unicode symbols from text headed for Outlook mail. Pick symbols or symbols plus punctuation, then copy the cleaned result.

  

• Format Text Messages in a Screenplay the Right Way

  Published 2026-09-30

  Screenplays format text messages as intercut dialogue, action lines, or on-screen inserts. Clean a pasted draft with a Text Formatter before importing.

  

• How to Split a Text File Into Multiple Files by Line Count

  Published 2026-09-29

  Split a text file into multiple files by line count. Pick any whole number from 1 to 100,000 lines per part and download each numbered UTF-8 chunk locally.

  

• How to Merge Text Files Into Excel Without Reformatting

  Published 2026-09-29

  Merge text files into Excel with a two-step local workflow. See file-type limits, separator options, and Excel import steps.

  

• How to Read Difficult Texts With a Line Diff

  Published 2026-09-29

  Reddit-style playbook for reading hard texts. Diff two drafts side by side to spot additions, deletions, and unchanged lines. Local, private, no upload.

  

• Switch First and Last Name in Excel: A Safe Playbook

  Published 2026-09-29

  Switch first and last name in Excel without formulas that fail on Jr. or multi-word surnames. Paste a column, flip each line, copy back the fixed list.

  

• Bulk Strikethrough Text: Cross Out Whole Lists at Once

  Published 2026-09-29

  Need strikethrough text in bulk? Paste your entire list, pick a style, and copy the crossed-out Unicode. No rich text, no upload, no signup required.

  

• How to Choose the Right Black Star Symbol Copy Paste

  Published 2026-09-29

  Choosing the right star symbol copy paste approach means matching shape, code point, and context. Pick a verified black star Unicode character with confidence.

  

• Special Characters Copy and Paste Cheat Sheet

  Published 2026-09-28

  Find, verify, and copy 48 curated Unicode special characters with their official names and code points. A practical cheat sheet for writers and designers.

  

• How to Remove Empty Lines in a Word Document

  Published 2026-09-28

  Strip empty lines from a Word document with a plain-text cleaner instead of brittle Find and Replace tricks. Method, mode choices, and size cap explained.