CSS Formatter
The CSS Formatter beautifies minified or messy CSS code by adding proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing. Well-formatted CSS is easier to read, debug, and maintain. This formatter follows common CSS style conventions, adding newlines after each rule, indenting properties, and aligning values. It is perfect for working with minified CSS from production or cleaning up auto-generated styles.
Formula
Formatting adds: - Newline after each selector - Indentation for properties (2 spaces) - Space after colons - Newline after each property - Consistent brace placement Result: readable CSS
Example
Input (minified): .btn{background:#007bff;color:#fff;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:4px} Output (formatted): .btn { background: #007bff; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 4px; }
How to Use
- Paste your CSS code into the input field
- Select indentation size (2 or 4 spaces)
- Click format to beautify the CSS
- Review the readable output
- Copy the formatted CSS for development
Frequently Asked Questions
What CSS formatting style is used?
The formatter uses a common style: selector on its own line, opening brace on the same line, properties indented with 2 spaces, closing brace on its own line. This is similar to most CSS style guides and IDE defaults.
Can formatting change CSS behavior?
No. Formatting only adds whitespace for readability. The CSS rules and their effects remain identical. A browser reads formatted and minified CSS the same way.
Should I format CSS for production?
No. Use minified CSS for production (smaller file size). Keep formatted CSS for development and debugging. Many build tools can format during development and minify for production automatically.
Does the formatter handle preprocessors?
The formatter works on standard CSS. For SCSS, LESS, or other preprocessors, use their respective formatters. The formatter may not understand nested rules or variables in preprocessor syntax.
Can I customize the formatting style?
The formatter offers options for indentation size (2 or 4 spaces), brace placement (same line or next line), and whether to add trailing semicolons. Choose the style that matches your team's convention.