How to compare two texts
The method depends on the volume and the task. A small edit can be found by eye, but across two or three pages it becomes a lottery: an altered digit or a moved comma is easily missed. Below are workable options, from manual to automatic, and when each is appropriate. The main criterion: can you see not only the changed line but the exact place of the edit.
Supported: .conf, .css, .csv, .docx, .htm, .html, .ini, .js, .json, .log, .md, .pdf, .php, .py, .sh, .sql, .ts, .tsv, .txt, .xls, .xlsx, .xml, .yaml, .yml. Limit: 10000 lines for two documents. Nothing is stored — only a fingerprint of the pair stays on the server.
Features
- By eye — only for a couple of paragraphs, risk grows fast after that
- Word → “Review” → “Compare” — desktop version only
- A code editor with diff — fine for files, unusual for documents
- An online service — the fastest route with nothing to install
Questions and answers
How do I compare two texts in Word?
Open the “Review” tab → “Compare” → “Compare two versions of a document”. The feature exists only in the desktop version of Word.
What can I use to compare text without Word?
An online service: upload both files or paste the text, differences are highlighted line by line, including changes inside a line.
How do I avoid getting lost in small edits?
Enable inline highlighting and the “ignore spaces” option — only meaningful changes remain.
What about documents longer than 100 pages?
Compare them in parts or through the API: it is faster and does not hit interface limits.
Ready to start? The working screen is above. Need unlimited comparisons — see the plans.
Page updated: 2026-11-10
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