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How to Use Text Compare – Complete Guide

Paste the old and new version of a text and see exactly what was added or removed. Works for Telugu and English.

⏱ 2 min read🛠 Journalist Tools🔒 Free · Works on your device
🚀 Open Text Compare

⚡ Quick answer

Find what changed between two versions in seconds.

Open Text Compare, follow the steps below, and you are done in a minute or two. No sign-in is needed.

📋 How to use Text Compare – step by step

  1. Paste the old text in the left box and the new text in the right box
  2. Choose to compare by words, lines or letters
  3. Click Compare (it also updates as you type)
  4. Green shows added text and red shows removed text
  5. Copy the result with changes marked if you need it

💡 Why use this tool?

When an editor, reporter or sub-editor changes a story, it is hard to see all the changes by eye. A missed change can be a missed mistake.

This tool shows every small change at once, including changed Telugu words, numbers and names.

✨ Features at a glance

  • Compare by words, lines or letters
  • Works with Telugu and English together
  • Added text in green, removed text in red
  • Count of added, removed and unchanged parts, and similarity
  • Options to ignore capital letters and punctuation
  • Swap the two texts
  • Copy the result with changes marked

🎯 Helpful tips

  • Read the final text once before you publish or send it. A quick check saves corrections later.
  • Copy the result into your editor or CMS and check Telugu letters and spacing.
  • Save your work often if you are typing or editing a long piece.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is my text uploaded?

No. Everything is compared inside your browser.

Which mode should I use?

Words for stories and articles. Lines for lists and poems. Letters to find a small spelling change.

Does it understand Telugu letters?

Yes. In "Letters" mode each Telugu letter with its signs is treated as one unit.

How long can the text be?

Several thousand words are fine. For very large texts, use "Lines" mode or compare in parts.

How is the similarity worked out?

It is the share of unchanged parts compared with the larger of the two changes. It is only a guide.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free.

Ready to try it?

Text Compare is free and your files stay on your device.

🚀 Open Text Compare