Convert Text to spinal-case

Replace spaces with hyphens and convert to lowercase.


spinal-case converter

Convert your text to spinal-case instantly with our free online tool. This simple and efficient converter transforms your input into the widely used spinal-case format.

Why is it called spinal-case?

spinal-case is a text case format where words are written in lowercase and separated by hyphens (-). It gets its name because the hyphens resemble the shape of a skewer, much like pieces of food on a kebab.

Unlike camelCase or PascalCase, spinal-case uses hyphens instead of spaces or capitalization to separate words. It is especially useful for URLs and filenames.

Learn more about spinal-case on Wikipedia.

Common use cases for spinal-case

  • URLs: Many websites use spinal-case for SEO-friendly and readable URLs (e.g., example.com/my-new-article).
  • CSS Class Names: In web development, spinal-case is often used for CSS classes (e.g., .button-primary).
  • File Naming: Some developers prefer spinal-case for filenames to improve readability and compatibility across systems.

What are other names that people use for this casing?

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How to use the spinal-case converter

Using our spinal-case converter is simple:

  1. Enter your text into the input box.
  2. Click the "Convert" button.
  3. Copy the converted text and use it in your projects.

FAQ

Is spinal-case case-sensitive?

No, spinal-case is always written in lowercase with hyphens separating words.

Why is spinal-case better for URLs?

spinal-case improves readability, SEO performance, and avoids issues with spaces in URLs.

Can I use spinal-case for variable names?

Most programming languages do not allow hyphens in variable names, so spinal-case is generally used for file names and CSS class names rather than variables.

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