Rectangular Text Selector

Select rectangular blocks of text by clicking and dragging. Perfect for extracting aligned columns of text or code.

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On mobile devices:

  • Tap to place the cursor
  • Tap and hold to start selection
  • Drag to expand selection
  • Release to complete selection
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What It Does

Rectangular Text Selector lets you select and extract perfectly aligned columns or blocks of text—just like in advanced code editors. This is ideal for:

  • Extracting columns from tabular or aligned text
  • Selecting code blocks with specific indentation
  • Copying formatted data while preserving alignment

Utilish's Rectangular Text Selector makes it easy to work with structured or tabular data in plain text, saving you time and effort compared to manual selection.

Common Uses

  • Extract columns from tables, logs, or code snippets
  • Copy indented code blocks for reuse or sharing
  • Select and move blocks of text in plain text files
  • Work with tabular data without losing formatting

How It Works

  1. Paste or type your text into the input box.
  2. Click and drag to select a rectangular area of text.
  3. Resize or move the selection using the handles or by dragging inside the box.
  4. Copy or export the selected block for use elsewhere.

Example Use Cases

  • Extracting columns from log files or tables
  • Copying code blocks with consistent indentation
  • Selecting and reformatting tabular data

Tips for Use

  • Use the width control to adjust text wrapping for easier selection
  • Toggle 'Trim empty spaces and lines' to clean up your output
  • Drag the selection to reposition it before copying
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