Add Line Numbers
Guide: How to Clean Up Text Copied From PDFs and Websites
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How to use
- 1Paste your text, one item per line.
- 2Set where to start, how to count and what goes after the number.
- 3Copy the numbered text.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
Can I start at a number other than 1?
Yes. Set Start at to any whole number, including 0 or a negative one, and use Count by to step by 2, 5 or 10.
How do I get 01, 02, 03?
Choose zeros under Line up numbers with. The numbers are padded to the same width.
Can I leave empty lines unnumbered?
Yes. Tick Skip empty lines and they stay blank without using up a number.
Can I remove line numbers?
Yes. Switch to Remove line numbers and leading numbers such as 1. or 2) are stripped from every line.
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