Reverse Text

Reverse your text characters, words or lines. Create mirror text instantly.

"Hello" becomes "olleH" - and that's only the first of six modes. Reverse every character, reverse each word's letters in place, flip the word order, flip the order of lines, or render text upside down or mirrored using Unicode lookalike characters. Useful for puzzles, decoding a backwards message someone sent you, or making a bio stand out.

Reversal Options

Reverse All - The entire text reverses character by character. "Hello World" becomes "dlroW olleH"
Each Word - Every word's letters flip in place. "Hello World" becomes "olleH dlroW"
Word Order - Words stay intact but their sequence flips. "Hello World" becomes "World Hello"
Line Order - Lines swap order. Your last line becomes the first.
Flip Upside Down - Each character is replaced with an upside-down Unicode lookalike, then reversed.
Mirror - Characters are swapped for horizontally mirrored lookalikes, line by line.

Why People Reverse Text

There's more to it than memes. Social media users build eye-catching bios and captions with flipped text. Puzzle makers use it for word games and riddles. Teachers use it for spelling exercises. Mirror text even has a real-world job: ambulances print "AMBULANCE" mirrored on the hood so drivers ahead can read it in their rear-view mirrors.

Finding Palindromes

A palindrome reads the same forwards and backwards. Words like "racecar," "madam" and "level" are palindromes. You can use this tool to quickly check if a word or phrase is a palindrome - just reverse it and see if it matches the original.

How to Use

Enter your text in the editor above.
Choose the reversal type (characters, words, lines or all).
See the reversed text in the output area.
Copy the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reverse just the word order without changing the letters?

Use the "Word Order" tab. Each word stays intact while the sequence flips - "The quick fox" becomes "fox quick The." Handy for phrase experiments and puzzle drafts.

Does it work with emojis and special characters?

Unicode generally works, emoji included. The complex sequences - skin tones, flags, family emoji - are built from several hidden characters and can split oddly when reversed.

What is mirror text vs reversed text?

Reversed text flips the character order ("Hello" to "olleH"). Mirror text swaps each letter for a Unicode character that looks horizontally reflected. This tool does both - use the "Mirror" tab for the reflected version and "Flip Upside Down" for rotated text.

Can I use reversed text on social media?

Reversed text is plain text, so Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit and anywhere else that accepts typed text will display it.

How do I check if something is a palindrome?

Paste the word or phrase into the tool, reverse it and compare with the original. If they match, it's a palindrome. Words like "racecar" and "kayak" are classic examples.