Remove Line Numbers
Remove line numbers from the beginning of each line in your text. Perfect for cleaning up copied code snippets, numbered lists, or text with prefixed numbers.
💡 How to Use This Tool
Remove line numbers from your text in just a few clicks. Follow these simple steps:
Paste Your Text
Enter or paste text that contains line numbers into the input field.
Choose Format
Select Auto-detect or choose a specific separator format (colon, period, etc.).
Remove Numbers
Click the button to instantly strip line numbers from your text.
Copy Your Result
Click Copy to copy the cleaned text to your clipboard.
📖 About Remove Line Numbers
What is a Line Number Remover?
A line number remover is a text utility that strips numeric prefixes from the beginning of each line. When you copy code from editors, documentation, or numbered documents, the line numbers often come along. This tool cleans up that text by removing those prefixes.
Common Use Cases
- Copied Code: Clean up code copied from IDEs, tutorials, or documentation that includes line numbers
- Numbered Lists: Convert numbered lists back to plain text for reformatting
- Log Files: Remove line numbers from exported log file entries
- Document Cleanup: Strip automatic numbering from copied document sections
- Data Processing: Prepare numbered data for import into other tools
Key Features
Auto-Detection
Automatically detects common line number formats including colon (1:), period (1.), parenthesis (1)), pipe (1|), and space-separated numbers.
Multiple Formats
Handles various numbering styles used by different editors and tools.
Preserves Content
Carefully removes only the line numbers while preserving the rest of your text exactly as it was.
Privacy & Security
This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No text is sent to any server—your content stays completely private and secure on your device.