What is Remove Line Numbers?
Remove Line Numbers is a text cleanup tool that strips line numbers, bullet points, or other prefixes from your text. Whether you copied code with line numbers, pasted a numbered list, or need to clean up quoted text, this tool makes it quick and easy.
Who Uses This Tool?
This tool is useful for anyone who works with text:
Developers
Writers & Editors
Students
Content Creators
Data Workers
Key Benefits
Multiple Presets
Quickly remove numbers, bullets, quotes, or indentation with one click
Custom Regex
Use regular expressions for complex patterns and advanced cleanup
Live Preview
See results instantly as you type or change settings
Visual Feedback
Changed lines are highlighted so you can verify the cleanup
Your Text Stays Private
All text processing happens entirely in your browser:
- Your text never leaves your device
- No server processing - everything runs locally in JavaScript
- No tracking or data collection of any kind
- Works offline after initial page load
- 1. What is Remove Line Numbers?
- 2. How to Use Remove Line Numbers
- 3. Features
- 4. Frequently Asked Questions
- 4.1. What types of line numbers can this tool remove?
- 4.2. Can I remove bullet points instead of numbers?
- 4.3. How do I remove multiple types of prefixes at once?
- 4.4. What is Custom Regex mode?
- 4.5. What if my regex pattern is invalid?
- 4.6. What does the Trim option do?
- 4.7. Why are some line numbers highlighted in green?
- 4.8. Can I edit the output directly?
- 4.9. What is the Swap button for?
- 4.10. Is there a limit to how much text I can process?
- 4.11. Is my text private?
- 4.12. What's the difference between this tool and Add Line Numbers?
How to Use Remove Line Numbers
Removing line numbers or prefixes from your text takes just a few steps. Here's how to get started:
Enter Your Text
Paste or type your text in the Input panel on the left. The text should have line numbers or prefixes you want to remove. You can also click the Paste button to quickly paste from your clipboard.
Choose a Removal Method
Select how you want prefixes to be removed:
Preset Mode (Default)
Click one of the preset buttons to remove common prefix types:
- 123 - Remove numbered prefixes (1. 2) [3] #4 etc.)
- • - Remove bullet points (* - • ○ etc.)
- > - Remove quote markers (> >> >>>)
- ⇥ - Remove leading spaces and tabs (indentation)
- All - Remove all common prefix types at once
Custom Regex Mode
Switch to Custom Regex mode for advanced pattern matching. Enter a regular expression that matches the prefix you want to remove.
| Regex Pattern | What It Removes |
|---|---|
^\d+\.\s* |
Numbers followed by period: "1. ", "23. " |
^[A-Z]\.\s* |
Letters followed by period: "A. ", "B. " |
^Step \d+:\s* |
Step prefixes: "Step 1: ", "Step 2: " |
Review the Output
The output updates in real-time. Lines that were modified are highlighted in the line numbers (shown in green), so you can verify the cleanup worked correctly.
Copy or Download
Once you're satisfied with the result:
- Click Copy to copy the cleaned text to your clipboard
- Click Download to save the result as a text file
- Click Swap to move the output back to input for further processing
- Trim - Enable this to also remove leading and trailing whitespace from each line after removing the prefix
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl + Shift + C - Copy the output
- Ctrl + Shift + X - Clear all text
Features
Remove Line Numbers offers flexible options to clean up various types of prefixes from your text:
Preset Patterns
Choose from built-in presets that handle common prefix formats:
Numbers (123)
Removes numbered prefixes in various formats:
1.,2.,10.- Period style1),2)- Parenthesis style[1],[2]- Bracket style#1,#2- Hash style(1),(2)- Full parenthesis style
Bullets (•)
Removes bullet point markers:
*- Asterisk-- Dash/hyphen•,○,●- Unicode bullets→,►,➤- Arrow markers✓,✔,☐,☑- Checkmarks
Quotes (>)
Removes quote markers commonly used in emails and Markdown:
>- Single quote level>>- Nested quotes>>>- Deep nested quotes
Indent (⇥)
Removes leading whitespace:
- Leading spaces
- Leading tabs
- Mixed space/tab indentation
Custom Regex Mode
For advanced users, switch to Custom Regex mode to define your own pattern. The pattern is applied to the beginning of each line. Common regex syntax is supported:
^
\d+
\s*
[A-Z]
(?:...)
Trim Option
When enabled, removes leading and trailing whitespace from each line after the prefix is removed. Useful when the remaining text has extra spaces.
Visual Feedback
Lines that were modified are highlighted in the input panel's line numbers (shown in green). This helps you verify that the correct lines were cleaned and catch any unexpected changes.
Live Preview
The output updates in real-time as you:
- Type or paste text in the input
- Switch between presets
- Modify the regex pattern
- Toggle the Trim option
Export Options
Copy
Copies cleaned text to clipboard with one click
Download
Saves the result as a .txt file
Swap
Moves output back to input for multiple cleanup passes
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of line numbers can this tool remove?
The Numbers preset removes most common formats including: 1. , 1) , [1] , #1 , and (1) . For other formats, use Custom Regex mode to define your own pattern.
Can I remove bullet points instead of numbers?
Yes, click the • (Bullets) preset to remove common bullet markers like *, -, •, and various arrow and checkmark symbols.
How do I remove multiple types of prefixes at once?
Click the All preset, which combines numbers, bullets, and quotes removal in a single pass. Alternatively, use the Swap button to apply multiple cleanup passes.
What is Custom Regex mode?
Custom Regex mode lets you define your own pattern using regular expressions. The pattern is matched at the beginning of each line. For example, ^Step \d+:\s* would remove prefixes like "Step 1: ", "Step 2: ", etc.
What if my regex pattern is invalid?
If you enter an invalid regex pattern, the tool won't crash - it simply won't remove anything. Check your pattern syntax and try again.
What does the Trim option do?
When enabled, Trim removes any leading or trailing whitespace from each line after the prefix is removed. This is useful when the remaining text has extra spaces at the beginning or end.
Why are some line numbers highlighted in green?
Green highlighting indicates lines that were modified (had their prefix removed). Lines without prefixes remain unchanged and are not highlighted. This visual feedback helps you verify the cleanup worked correctly.
Can I edit the output directly?
Yes, the output textarea is editable. You can make manual corrections to the cleaned text before copying or downloading.
What is the Swap button for?
Swap moves the output text back to the input field. This is useful when you need to apply multiple cleanup operations in sequence. For example, first remove numbers, then swap and remove quotes.
Is there a limit to how much text I can process?
There's no strict limit, but very large texts may slow down your browser since all processing happens locally. For best performance, work with text under 10,000 lines at a time.
Is my text private?
Yes, completely. All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded to any server. You can even use this tool offline after the page loads.
What's the difference between this tool and Add Line Numbers?
They are complementary tools. Add Line Numbers adds prefixes to each line, while Remove Line Numbers strips prefixes from text. You might use Remove Line Numbers to clean up copied text, then use Add Line Numbers to add your own formatting.
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