How do I compare two files?
Choose File ▸ Compare, then pick another tab, a file, the saved version, the clipboard, or two folders.
FILE COMPARE FOR MAC
Put two versions side by side and every difference is marked, down to the word. Edit either side and the comparison updates as you type, or move a change across with one click.
Save any comparison as a patch file, or copy it as a patch to paste into a message or a review.
Choose File ▸ Compare, then pick another tab, a file, the saved version, the clipboard, or two folders.
Compare works on files up to 8 MB and 200,000 lines per side. For bigger files it tells you the limit instead of slowing down.
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