Why use 2-space indentation for HTML?

Two-space indentation is the default for Prettier and matches the Google HTML/CSS Style Guide, making it the most widely accepted standard in modern web development.

Can I change from 4-space to 2-space formatting?

Yes. Paste your 4-space indented HTML and select 2-space indentation. The formatter will convert it automatically.

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HTML Formatter with 2-Space Indentation

Two-space indentation is the de-facto standard for modern HTML codebases. FixTools formats your HTML with exactly 2 spaces per indent level — ideal for React, Vue, Angular, or any front-end project that follows the Google or Airbnb style guide.

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Paste your HTML and click Format. The output uses exactly 2 spaces per indentation level, matching the default used by Prettier and most modern frameworks.

How It Works

Step-by-step guide to html formatter with 2-space indentation:

1
Paste your HTML
Paste any HTML into the input panel.
2
Select 2-space indentation
Choose the 2-space option in the indent selector.
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Click Format
The output is formatted with exactly 2 spaces per level.
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Copy the result
Copy the 2-space-indented HTML and use it in your project.

Real-world examples

Common situations where this approach makes a real difference:

Reformatting files before adding to a Prettier-controlled repo

Pre-formatting HTML with 2-space indent before committing means Prettier's pre-commit hook won't flag unnecessary diffs.

Aligning a freelancer's deliverable with project standards

A contractor delivers HTML with 4-space tabs. Paste into the formatter with 2-space selected to standardise before review.

When to use this guide

Use this when your project enforces 2-space HTML indentation (Google Style Guide, most front-end frameworks) and you need to normalize existing files.

Pro tips

Get better results with these expert suggestions:

Match your Prettier config

If your project uses Prettier, the 2-space HTML output from FixTools matches Prettier's default, making it easy to maintain consistency without running the full build pipeline.

2 spaces keeps line length manageable

On deeply nested structures, 2-space indentation prevents lines from exceeding the standard 80–120 character limit, reducing the need for horizontal scrolling.

Commit a .editorconfig

Once you've decided on 2-space indentation, add an .editorconfig to your project so all team editors enforce it automatically.