# Text Splitter Split text by custom delimiters, characters, or patterns > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/text-splitter - **Category:** Text Processing - **Keywords:** text, split, separate, divide, delimiter, text splitter ## Overview The Text Splitter is a versatile utility designed to break down large blocks of text into manageable segments based on specific delimiters, character counts, or linguistic patterns. ## Inputs - **Text Input** (textarea): Enter text to split... - **Split Type** (select) - **Custom Delimiter** (text): Enter custom delimiter (regex supported) - **Output Format** (select) - **Preserve Empty Parts** (checkbox) - **Trim Each Part** (checkbox) ## When to use - Converting comma-separated values or logs into a clean, readable list. - Breaking long paragraphs into individual sentences or words for analysis. - Standardizing text data by splitting it into fixed-length chunks for database imports. ## How it works - Paste your source text into the input area. - Select your preferred split method, such as by lines, words, or a custom delimiter. - Configure optional settings like trimming whitespace or preserving empty parts. - Choose your desired output format and generate the processed text instantly. ## Use cases - Parsing CSV data or log files into structured lists. - Preparing text for natural language processing by tokenizing sentences. - Cleaning up messy copy-pasted data by removing unwanted whitespace and formatting. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I use regular expressions as a custom delimiter? Yes, the custom delimiter field supports regex patterns to provide advanced splitting capabilities. ### What happens if I select 'Trim Each Part'? Enabling this option automatically removes any leading or trailing whitespace from each resulting segment. ### Can I export the result as a JSON array? Yes, simply select 'JSON Array' in the output format settings to receive your data in a structured format. ### Does the tool support splitting by specific character counts? Yes, select the 'Split by Length' option to divide your text into equal segments of 80 characters. ### Will empty lines be removed from the output? By default, empty parts are removed. You can toggle 'Preserve Empty Parts' to keep them in your final output. ## Related tools - [Strikethrough Text](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/strikethrough-text): Add a strikethrough line through every character via the Unicode combining mark U+0336. 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