How to compare two texts
- Paste the original version on the left and the changed version on the right.
- The comparison updates as you type. Removed lines are shown in red with a minus sign, added lines in green with a plus sign.
- Use “Show only changes” to hide unchanged lines in long documents.
Common uses
- Checking what changed between two versions of a contract, essay or policy
- Comparing configuration files or code snippets
- Finding the difference between two lists, for example exported data
Need to clean up lists first? Sort and de-duplicate the lines before comparing.