This tool checks each line of your text to see if it begins with a number. Depending on the selected option, any line matching that pattern is entirely removed from the output. For instance, if a line starts with “123” (and that matches your chosen rules), then that whole line is removed, while other lines remain.
Examples:
Remove Lines Starting with Any Digit
Any line that begins with at least one digit is completely removed from the final output.
1 This line is removed → This Line is REMOVED Apple stays → NOT REMOVED 2023 This is also removed → This Line is REMOVED Banana remains → NOT REMOVED 12. Another line gone → This Line is REMOVED
Apple stays Banana remains
Remove Lines Starting with Digits + Punctuation
Only lines beginning with digits immediately followed by punctuation (. ) - : ) are removed.
1. This line is removed → This Line is REMOVED Apple stays → NOT REMOVED 12) Another removed line → This Line is REMOVED Orange stays → NOT REMOVED 123 Something stays → NOT REMOVED
Apple stays Orange stays 123 Something stays
Remove Lines Starting with Digits + Spaces/Tabs
If digits appear at the start, immediately followed by one or more spaces/tabs, the entire line is removed.
1 Apple is removed → This Line is REMOVED 2 Banana is removed → This Line is REMOVED 2-Banana stays → NOT REMOVED 99 Also removed → This Line is REMOVED Orange remains → NOT REMOVED
2-Banana stays Orange remains
Remove Lines Starting with Digits + Optional Punctuation + Optional Whitespace
A flexible pattern removing any line that begins with digits, optionally some punctuation, and optionally spaces/tabs right after.
1. Apple removed → This Line is REMOVED 12) Orange removed → This Line is REMOVED 123 - Banana removed → This Line is REMOVED Grapes remain → NOT REMOVED 1234 Mango remains → NOT REMOVED
Grapes remain 1234 Mango remains
Remove Lines Starting with Up to 2 Digits
Removes a line if it starts with one or two digits. Lines with 3+ digits stay.
9 Apple removed → This Line is REMOVED 99 Banana removed → This Line is REMOVED 100 Grapes stays → NOT REMOVED 1234 Orange stays → NOT REMOVED
100 Grapes stays 1234 Orange stays
Remove Lines Starting with Up to 3 Digits
If a line starts with 1 to 3 digits, it's removed. 4+ digits remain.
123 Apple removed → This Line is REMOVED 1234 Banana stays → NOT REMOVED 5 Orange removed → This Line is REMOVED 6789 Mango stays → NOT REMOVED
1234 Banana stays 6789 Mango stays
Remove Lines Starting with Up to 4 Digits
Lines with 1–4 digits at the start are removed. 5+ digits remain.
999 Apple removed → This Line is REMOVED 9999 Banana removed → This Line is REMOVED 10000 Orange stays → NOT REMOVED 56789 Kiwi stays → NOT REMOVED
10000 Orange stays 56789 Kiwi stays
Remove Lines Starting with Up to 5 Digits
Removes lines if they begin with up to five digits. Six or more digits stay.
12345 Apple removed → This Line is REMOVED 123456 Banana stays → NOT REMOVED 9999 Grapes removed → This Line is REMOVED 1234567 Orange stays → NOT REMOVED
123456 Banana stays 1234567 Orange stays
📌 Detailed Description of the Tool: “Remove Lines Starting with Numbers”
This tool is designed to remove entire lines that begin with a number. Whether you need to clean up lists, remove auto-generated numbering, or filter specific types of numeric entries, this tool provides multiple options for customized removal.
🧐 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
.txtfile for text processing. - Clear Input – Clears the content in the input area.
- See Examples – Loads example text for testing.
2⃣ Options Section – Custom Line Removal Modes
Users can choose how numeric-based lines are removed with the following options:
🔹 Option 1: Remove Lines Starting with Any Digit
- What it does: Removes any line that begins with a number, regardless of formatting.
- Ideal for general list cleanup.
🔹 Option 2: Remove Lines Starting with Digits + Punctuation
- What it does: Removes lines that start with numbers followed by punctuation (e.g., “12. Apples”, “3) Bananas”).
- Useful for formatted lists with punctuation-based numbering.
🔹 Option 3: Remove Lines Starting with Digits + Spaces/Tabs
- What it does: Removes lines if the number is followed immediately by spaces or tabs.
- Great for numbered data cleanup.
🔹 Option 4: Remove Lines Starting with Digits + Optional Punctuation + Optional Whitespace
- What it does: A flexible option that removes numbers, optional punctuation, and any spacing after.
- Perfect for versatile number removal.
🔹 Option 5-8: Remove Lines Starting with Up to 2, 3, 4, or 5 Digits
- What it does: Removes lines based on the number of starting digits, ensuring selective filtering.
- Great for keeping larger numeric entries intact.
3⃣ Process Button
- Clicking the “Process Text” button applies the selected line 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
.txtfile. - 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.
- ✅ Removes unwanted numbering from lists and documents.
- ✅ Saves time by automating number-based line removal.
- ✅ Flexible options for different types of numeric prefixes.
This tool is completely free and runs entirely in your browser without requiring installation or external APIs. 🚀