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CSS Formatter

Format and organize CSS code with advanced options

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Formatted CSS

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How to Format CSS Code - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your CSS Code

Need to organize and format your CSS? Simply paste your CSS code into the input area. The formatter will organize properties, fix indentation, and apply consistent formatting rules.

Example: Try This Unorganized CSS

Copy and paste this messy CSS example to see how it works: 😊

.card{border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);background:#fff;padding:24px;margin:16px;width:100%;max-width:400px}.card h2{margin-top:0;color:#333;font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:600}
Step 2

Choose Formatting Options

Customize your formatting! 🎛️ The tool offers various options like property sorting, indentation style, and comment handling to match your coding standards.

Formatted CSS Output

Your messy CSS becomes this perfectly organized code:

.card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  margin: 16px;
  max-width: 400px;
  padding: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.card h2 {
  color: #333;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0;
}
Step 3

Copy or Download Your Formatted CSS

Perfect! Now you can copy the formatted CSS to your clipboard or download it as a file. The organized CSS follows industry best practices and coding standards.

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Consistent code style across your entire project
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Improved maintainability with organized properties
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Better team collaboration with standardized formatting
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Professional code quality ready for production

What is CSS Formatting? 🎨

CSS formatting is the process of organizing and standardizing CSS code according to specific rules and conventions. This includes sorting properties, fixing indentation, normalizing spacing, and applying consistent formatting patterns throughout your stylesheets.

Well-formatted CSS is easier to read, maintain, and debug. It helps teams work together more effectively and ensures consistent code quality across projects. Proper formatting also makes it easier to spot errors and optimize performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CSS formatting and beautifying?

CSS formatting focuses on organizing and standardizing code structure, while beautifying adds proper indentation and spacing. This formatter combines both to create clean, organized, and readable CSS code.

Can I customize the formatting rules?

The formatter uses industry-standard CSS formatting conventions following W3C CSS specifications including property sorting, consistent indentation, and proper spacing. These rules ensure compatibility across different development environments and team workflows. For compressed CSS, use our CSS Minifier.

Does formatting affect CSS performance?

Formatted CSS is slightly larger due to added whitespace, but the impact on performance is minimal. The benefits of improved maintainability and readability far outweigh the small size increase.

What CSS features are supported?

This formatter supports all modern CSS features including CSS Grid, Flexbox, custom properties (CSS variables), media queries, keyframes, pseudo-selectors, and CSS3 properties.

Is this CSS formatter completely free?

Yes, completely free with no file size limits, no registration required, and unlimited usage. All formatting and organization features are available at no cost.