Unformatted text—long blocks without paragraph breaks—is a common pain point in online forums, comment sections, and older blogs. These "walls of text" are harder to read and reduce engagement, yet many creators either overlook formatting or lack the tools to fix it retroactively. While modern platforms nudge users toward structured writing, massive amounts of legacy and new content remain untouched.

Smarter Text Formatting

A tool could automatically insert paragraph breaks into dense text by analyzing logical groupings. For example:

• Browser extension: Reflows text in real time as users browse forums like Reddit.
• CMS plugin: Formats existing posts on platforms like WordPress with one click.

The system might combine simple rules (e.g., breaking after 3-4 sentences) with lightweight AI to detect topic shifts. Users could adjust sensitivity—like preferring shorter or longer paragraphs—and override mistakes by highlighting protected sections (e.g., poetry or code snippets).

Why This Works

Unlike general grammar tools that require manual edits, this would work passively to improve readability. Existing solutions like Grammarly suggest formatting but don’t automate it, while Markdown tools demand writer effort. By focusing purely on paragraph breaks, the tool could integrate deeply with platforms as a background service—perhaps offering premium features like custom rules for niche communities.

Getting Started

Starting small could validate the concept:

1. Build a basic browser extension for a single platform using rule-based breaks.
2. Test engagement metrics (e.g., time-on-page) on formatted vs. unformatted posts.
3. Expand to AI-driven breaks and partnerships with CMS platforms if early results show promise.

The key is balancing automation with user control—ensuring the tool helps without disrupting intentional formatting.