About Add Line Numbers
Prepend line numbers to every line of your text with customizable formatting options. Choose the starting number, separator style (dot, colon, parenthesis, tab), and padding alignment. Perfect for referencing specific lines in code reviews, preparing numbered lists for documentation, or adding line references to plain text before sharing.
How to Use Add Line Numbers
- 1
Paste your text
Enter the text you want to add line numbers to in the input area.
- 2
Configure formatting
Choose your starting number, separator style, and padding preferences.
- 3
Copy numbered text
Copy the numbered output to use in code reviews, documentation, or discussions.
Common Use Cases
- Adding line references for code reviews and discussions
- Numbering steps in procedural documentation
- Creating numbered lists from plain text content
- Preparing text for legal or academic citation with line references
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the starting number?
What separator styles are available?
Does it handle blank lines?
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