Clean Up Numbered Text
Copied text from code editors, court documents, or numbered lists often comes with line numbers you don't need. Our Line Number Remover strips these automatically, detecting common numbering formats and leaving you with clean content.
Supported Number Formats
| Input Format | After Removal |
|---|---|
| 1. Hello World | Hello World |
| 1: Hello World | Hello World |
| 1) Hello World | Hello World |
| [1] Hello World | Hello World |
| 001 Hello World | Hello World |
⚠️ Be Careful
Lines that legitimately start with numbers (like "2024 was a great year") might be affected if they match numbering patterns. Check your output carefully!
Common Sources of Line Numbers
Code Editors
Copying from Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or other editors often includes line numbers. This tool strips them so you can paste clean code elsewhere.
Legal Documents
Court filings and legal briefs use numbered lines. When extracting content for other purposes, remove the numbering for cleaner text.
Copied Lists
Numbered lists from documents or websites may include formatting you don't want. Strip the numbers while keeping the content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it remove my bullet points?
No! Bullet points (•, -, *) are different from line numbers. Only numeric prefixes matching common line numbering patterns are removed.
What about Roman numerals?
Currently, this tool focuses on Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3...). Roman numerals (I, II, III) are not automatically detected—they would require a different pattern match.
Can I remove only specific line numbers?
This tool removes all detected line numbers. For selective removal, use your text editor's find-replace with a regex pattern for more control.
Tips
- Preview first: Check a sample before processing large texts
- Backup original: Keep your numbered version in case you need it
- Combine with trimming: Remove extra spaces left after number removal