CSS Prettify Guide

What this guide covers

Use this CSS Prettify tool to turn compact or messy CSS into a cleaner readable layout. It is useful for debugging copied styles, inspecting generated rules, cleaning one-line CSS, and making selectors and declarations easier to scan before editing or sharing.

This guide explains when to use CSS Prettify, how to get a cleaner result, and which mistakes to avoid before moving on to related tools or the main tool page.

Why use CSS Prettify

• Make compact CSS easier to read
• Inspect selectors and declarations faster
• Clean copied styles before editing
• Format generated CSS for documentation
• Work directly in the browser without an editor

How to use CSS Prettify

1. Paste CSS into the input box
2. Click Run Tool to format it
3. Review the indented readable output
4. Scan selectors and properties more easily
5. Copy the formatted CSS for editing or reuse

Best use cases

• Cleaning copied CSS snippets
• Reviewing one-line style blocks
• Formatting generated CSS output
• Inspecting media queries and selectors
• Preparing readable CSS for docs or sharing

Common mistakes