Formatter
CSS formatter and beautifier online. Format CSS code with proper indentation. CSS pretty print and code beautifier—free in your browser.
Indentation
Input CSS
Formatted CSS
Formatted CSS will appear here...
Features
- Beautify messy CSS/SCSS/LESS code
- Consistent indentation (spaces or tabs)
- Add/remove space around brackets/colons
- Sort properties alphabetically (optional)
- Fix missing semicolons
- Minify option available
Common Use Cases
- Clean up legacy CSS files
- Standardize code style across a team
- Make minified CSS readable again
- Prepare CSS for production (minification)
- Debug syntax errors
CSS Formatting & Style
Properly formatted CSS is easier to read, maintain, and debug. Consistent indentation, spacing, and property ordering help teams collaborate effectively.
Common Style Guides:
- Indentation: Usually 2 spaces or 4 spaces.
- Brace Style: Opening brace on the same line (K&R style) is standard for CSS.
- Property Sorting: Grouping by type (positioning, box model, typography) or alphabetical sorting.
- Spacing: Space after colon (
color: red;) and before opening brace.
Examples
Valid - Messy Input
body{color:red;margin:0}h1{font-size:2em} Valid - Formatted Output
body {
color: red;
margin: 0;
}
h1 {
font-size: 2em;
}Frequently Asked Questions
Why format CSS?
Readability is key for maintenance. It's much harder to find bugs in a single long line of CSS. Formatting also ensures consistency when working in teams.
Should I sort properties alphabetically?
It's a matter of preference. Some tools (and Google's style guide) recommend alphabetical sorting for faster scanning. Others prefer grouping by function (e.g., positioning first, then box model, then typography).
Can this fix errors?
It can fix minor syntax issues like missing semicolons or braces, but it won't fix invalid property names or logic errors.
💡 Tips
- Always keep a formatted version of your CSS in source control, even if you deploy minified code.
- Use comments `/* section */` to organize large CSS files.
- Consider using a preprocessor like SASS or PostCSS for better organization.