Remove Line Numbers from Numbered Text

This tool scans each line of text for numeric prefixes at the start of the line (e.g., "1.", "2) ", "12 -", etc.) and removes them according to various options. You can choose whether to remove any basic numbering, or to target specific punctuation styles like digits + period, digits + parenthesis, digits + dash, and so forth. Just paste or import your text, select one of the radio-button options, and click “Process Text.”

Input

Output

Processing Mode:

Remove All Basic Numbering Remove Digits + Period Only Remove Digits + Parenthesis Only Remove Digits + Dash Only Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Period Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Parenthesis Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Dash Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Basic Punctuation

Examples:

Remove All Basic Numbering

Strips out any leading digits plus optional punctuation (period, parenthesis, dash, etc.) and any extra space immediately after.

Before:

1. Apples
12) Oranges
345- Bananas

After:

Apples
Oranges
Bananas

Remove Digits + Period Only

Removes line numbers only if they’re digits followed by a period. Optional space after the period is also removed.

Before:

1. Apples
12. Oranges
345 Bananas

After:

Apples
Oranges
345 Bananas

Remove Digits + Parenthesis Only

Removes line numbers if they start with digits followed by a right parenthesis (1), 2), etc.) plus optional space.

Before:

1) Apples
12) Oranges
345 - Bananas

After:

Apples
Oranges
345 - Bananas

Remove Digits + Dash Only

Targets line numbers that start with digits followed by a dash, removing that pattern plus an optional space.

Before:

1- Apples
12- Oranges
345. Bananas

After:

Apples
Oranges
345. Bananas

Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Period

If the line starts with digits, then spaces or tabs, then a period, plus an optional space, remove it all.

Before:

1 . Apples
12  . Oranges
345	. Bananas

After:

Apples
Oranges
Bananas

Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Parenthesis

Removes numbering if there's digits, followed by any spacing, then a parenthesis, plus an optional space.

Before:

1 ) Apples
12    ) Oranges
345	) Bananas

After:

Apples
Oranges
Bananas

Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Dash

Strips out digits followed by some spacing, then a dash (-) and optionally a space.

Before:

1 - Apples
12    - Oranges
345	- Bananas

After:

Apples
Oranges
Bananas

Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Basic Punctuation

Removes digits, optional spacing, and a single punctuation mark (period, parenthesis, dash, colon, etc.).

Before:

1 : Apples
12	) Oranges
345  - Bananas

After:

Apples
Oranges
Bananas

📌 Detailed Description of the Tool: “Remove Numeric Prefixes from Lines”

This tool is designed to remove numeric prefixes at the beginning of each line. Whether you need to clean up a numbered list, remove unwanted line numbering, or strip specific numbering formats, this tool offers flexible options to suit different use cases.

🧐 Key Features & How It Works

1⃣ Input Section

Users can enter or paste their text into the input text area.
Several convenient buttons enhance usability:
- Paste from Clipboard – Instantly pastes copied text.
- Import from .txt – Uploads a .txt file for text processing.
- Clear Input – Clears the content in the input area.
- See Examples – Loads example text for testing.

2⃣ Options Section – Custom Number Removal Modes

Users can choose how numeric prefixes are removed with the following options:

🔹 Option 1: Remove All Basic Numbering

What it does: Removes any numeric prefix, including those followed by a period, parenthesis, or dash.
Ideal for general list cleanup.

🔹 Option 2: Remove Digits + Period Only

What it does: Removes numbers if they are followed by a period (e.g., “1. Apples”).
Useful for ordered lists using dot numbering.

🔹 Option 3: Remove Digits + Parenthesis Only

What it does: Removes numbering formatted with a closing parenthesis (e.g., “1) Apples”).
Great for formatted lists and outlines.

🔹 Option 4: Remove Digits + Dash Only

What it does: Targets numbers followed by a dash (e.g., “1- Apples”).
Useful for structured outlines and step lists.

🔹 Option 5: Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Period

What it does: Strips out numbers followed by spaces or tabs and then a period.
Ideal for inconsistent numbering formats.

🔹 Option 6: Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Parenthesis

What it does: Removes numbers followed by spaces or tabs and then a parenthesis.
Great for formatted text processing.

🔹 Option 7: Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Dash

What it does: Eliminates numbers followed by spaces or tabs and then a dash.
Useful for hierarchical numbering formats.

🔹 Option 8: Remove Digits + (Spaces/Tabs) + Basic Punctuation

What it does: Removes numbers, optional spaces, and a single punctuation mark (period, parenthesis, dash, colon, etc.).
Ensures clean and structured text formatting.

3⃣ Process Button

Clicking the “Process Text” button applies the selected numeric removal mode to the input text.
The cleaned-up text appears in the output section.

4⃣ Output Section

Displays the cleaned text after processing.
Includes useful buttons:
- Copy Output – Copies the cleaned text to the clipboard.
- Download Output – Saves the cleaned text as a .txt file.
- Clear Output – Removes text from the output area.
- Append to Input – Moves the cleaned text back into the input field for further processing.

5⃣ Example Demonstrations

Each example includes:
- ✅ A Before & After comparison to illustrate the transformation.
- ✅ A “Try This Example” button to instantly load and process the example.

🚀 Why Use This Tool?

✅ Ensures clean and structured text formatting.
✅ Improves readability by removing distracting numbering.
✅ Saves time by automating number removal.
✅ Supports multiple numbering formats for various text structures.

This tool is completely free and runs entirely in your browser without requiring installation or external APIs. 🚀