Reddit text formatter

The Reddit text formatter converts plain or lightly marked text into Reddit-compatible syntax. It is designed for writers, moderators, and community managers who prepare posts, comments, or guidelines with consistent bold, italic, code, quotes, and lists. Conceptually, it applies a formatting map and normalization rules to the input, producing output that adheres to Reddit Markdown. Unique value comes from Reddit-specific handling, such as proper rendering of inline and code blocks, blockquotes, and spoiler formatting, while preserving the original intent of the text. Core features include an input surface for source text and a selected formatting profile, optional preservation of line breaks, escaping control characters, and an output that is ready for publication. Use cases span draft posts, comment threads, and producing standardized guidelines for a subreddit where consistent styling reduces edits and misinterpretation. The tool uses deterministic replacements and pattern checks that are idempotent, supporting bold, italic, code, lists, quotes, and spoiler segments. Example workflows include drafting a post, refining a comment thread, or producing moderator-ready guidelines. The result is a repeatable, auditable formatting step that reduces manual edits and inconsistency. Advanced options enable batch processing, per-paragraph template rules, and locale-safe handling of Unicode characters. While not a full editor, the formatter ensures final text conforms to Reddit syntax and remains portable across Reddit clients and apps.