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How do I reverse a string of text?

Short answer

Paste the text into a browser-based reverse text tool and it flips the character order so the last letter comes first. It runs on your own device, is free with no sign-up, and a companion tool mirrors the text if you want a mirror-image effect instead.

Reversing versus mirroring

Reversing a string rewrites the characters in the opposite order, so "hello" becomes "olleh". That is what you want for a puzzle, a quick obfuscation, or checking a palindrome. Mirroring is different: it keeps the reading order but flips each character into its mirror-image form using special Unicode characters, which produces a backwards-looking novelty effect for usernames and bios.

Instant and local

Both operations are pure text manipulation, so they run instantly in your browser with nothing uploaded. Paste the string, get the transformed version, and copy it out. There is no account and no limit on how much text you can flip.

Step by step

  1. Paste your text. Open the reverse text tool and paste the string you want to flip.
  2. Reverse it. The characters are reversed instantly in your browser.
  3. Copy the result. Copy the reversed text, or use the mirror tool for a mirror-image effect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between reversing and mirroring?

Reversing changes the character order (hello to olleh); mirroring keeps the order but flips each letter into a mirror-image shape.

Is my text sent anywhere?

No. The text is reversed in your browser and never uploaded.

Can I use it to check a palindrome?

Yes. Reverse the text and compare it to the original; if they match, it reads the same both ways.

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