Remove Line Numbers

Remove line numbers from text — Line Number Remover

Strip numbering from the start of each line quickly. The tool detects common numbering formats (single- and multi-digit prefixes such as 1, 1., 1), 1:, 1,, 1#, and multi-digit like 1000.) and removes them in place. It replaces the editor content, updates counters below the editor, and the editor supports undo/redo.

How to use

• Paste your numbered text into the editor.
• Open Remove → Line Numbers and pick any available options (trim whitespace, strip prefixes).
• Click Apply. The tool replaces the content in place, updates character/line counters, and shows how many numbers were removed.
• Use undo in the editor to revert if needed.

Behavior & supported formats

• Supported leading-number patterns: numbers optionally followed by punctuation — examples: 1, 1., 1), 1:, 1,, 1#, and multi-digit prefixes like 10. or 1000..
• Multi-level numbering (examples like 1.2, 2.3.1) is not removed by this tool.
• If numbers are preceded by spaces or tabs, the tool still detects and removes them; indentation is preserved where possible.
• Numbers that appear inside a line (not at the start) are left unchanged.
• Operation is applied in place; counters and editor undo/redo are available after the run.

Examples

Simple numbered list

Input:
1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item

Output:
First item
Second item
Third item

Multi-digit prefixes

Input:
100. Chapter title
101. Next chapter

Output:
Chapter title
Next chapter

Multi-level numbering (not removed)

Input:
1.1 Introduction
2.3.4 Details

Output (unchanged):
1.1 Introduction
2.3.4 Details

Indented numbers (leading spaces/tabs)

Input:
    1) indented line
	2) another indented line

Output:
    indented line
	another indented line

Tips & typical workflows

• Remove numbers from HTML snippets: run HTML Stripper first, then Remove → Line Numbers to avoid removing numeric content inside tags.
• Clean up whitespace afterwards with Trim or Remove Spaces.
• Filter out unwanted lines before or after removal using Remove → Lines Containing or Filter a list.
• If you need to restore numbering later, use Add → Line Numbers to reapply a chosen format.

What this tool does not change

• It does not remove numbers embedded in the middle of lines or timestamps.
• It does not attempt to normalize multi-level numbering (1.2, 2.3.4) — those remain untouched.
• It does not modify other content beyond removing the detected leading number prefix.

FAQ

Will the tool remove multi-level numbering like 1.2 or 2.3.4?

No. Multi-level numbering (dotted sections) is not removed. The tool targets single leading numeric prefixes (including multi-digit values) followed by common separators.

What happens if a line has leading spaces or tabs before the number?

That is supported. The tool detects numbers even when they are preceded by whitespace and will remove the number while preserving indentation where applicable.

Are multi-digit numbers removed (for example 1000.)?

Yes. Multi-digit prefixes such as 10. or 1000. are recognized and removed when they appear at the start of a line (optionally after leading whitespace).

Does the operation replace my text or create a copy?

The operation replaces the editor content in place. Character and line counters are updated after the run. Use the editor undo/redo to revert if necessary.

Can I remove only specific prefixes or patterns?

For targeted removal, use Remove → Lines Containing or the Pattern Extractor to extract and process only the lines you want.

Related tools

• Add → Line Numbers — reapply numbering after edits.
• HTML Stripper — remove HTML before processing.
• Remove Empty Lines — clear blank rows after removal.
• Remove Duplicates — deduplicate lines after cleaning.
• Filter a list — advanced pattern-based filtering.