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Text Diff Tool

Professional-grade text comparison utility supporting Character, Word, and Line differencing. Features split/unified views, syntax highlighting simulation, and real-time delta analytics.

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About

In the domain of software engineering and editorial workflows, identifying precise discrepancies between two data sets is a fundamental necessity. This Text Diff Tool employs the Myers Difference Algorithm - a standard in version control systems like Git - to calculate the Longest Common Subsequence (LCS) and generate a minimum edit script.

Unlike basic comparators that only flag differing lines, this tool offers granular inspection modes: Character (for typos), Word (for prose editing), and Line (for code logic). It processes data strictly client-side, ensuring that sensitive contracts, source code, or private documents never leave your browser environment. The utility is indispensable for detecting regression bugs, verifying content updates, or merging conflicting document versions.

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Reference Data

Comparison LevelGranularityBest Use CasePerformance CostAlgorithm Variant
CharacterHighTypo detection, API keys, Minified codeHigh (O(N*M))LCS / Linear Scan
WordMediumProse, Blog posts, Legal contractsMediumTokenized LCS
LineLowSource code, CSV files, LogsLowHash Map / Myers
SemanticAdaptiveAST-based Code ComparisonVery HighTree Edit Distance
VisualPixelImage/PDF ComparisonHighBitmap XOR
BinaryByteExecutables, ArchivesLinearByte stream cmp

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. By enabling the "Ignore Whitespace" toggle in the settings toolbar, the algorithm normalizes spaces, tabs, and line breaks before comparison. This is critical for comparing code where indentation changes shouldn't trigger a diff.
No. The entire diff calculation executes in your browser's JavaScript engine. No data is transmitted over the network, making it safe for sensitive internal documents or private keys.
Character-level differencing increases the "search space" for the algorithm exponentially compared to line-based diffing. For files over 100KB, it is recommended to switch to "Word" or "Line" mode to maintain optimal performance.
Absolutely. The "Line" mode is optimized for code. The tool preserves line numbers and utilizes a monospaced font to ensure alignment, simulating a typical IDE merge conflict view.