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Add Line Numbers Tool

Add line numbers to any text, code or list instantly — choose your separator style and starting number. Perfect for code reviews and document referencing.

🔒 Private — runs in your browser ⚡ Instant results 🚫 No login required ∞ No limits
Related: 🔢 Add Line Numbers Tool ✂️ Remove Line Numbers Tool ⏎ Remove Line Breaks
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📖How to Use the Add Line Numbers Tool

  1. 1
    Paste your text or code

    Paste any text, list or code block into the input box. Each line will receive its own line number in the output.

  2. 2
    Set your numbering options

    Choose the separator style (dot, colon, bracket or space), the starting number, and whether to pad numbers with leading zeros for alignment.

  3. 3
    Copy or download the result

    Click Copy to grab the numbered output, or Download to save it as a .txt file for use in documents or code reviews.

💡Common Use Cases

Use CaseWho Uses It
Code review referencesDevelopers
Academic document referencingStudents
Numbered instruction listsContent writers
Legal document formattingLegal teams

Frequently Asked Questions

What separator styles are supported?

The tool supports four separator styles: dot (1. text), colon (1: text), bracket (1) text), and tab/space (1 text). You can also set any custom separator string.

Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes — set any starting number in the options. This is useful for continuing a numbered list from where a previous section left off.

Does it number empty lines?

By default empty lines are not numbered. Toggle the option to include empty lines in the numbering if needed for strict line-by-line code referencing.

Can I pad numbers with leading zeros?

Yes — enable zero padding and all numbers are aligned to the same width (e.g. 01, 02, 03 instead of 1, 2, 3). Useful for sorted file lists and code snippets.

Is there a line limit?

No. Paste documents with thousands of lines — the tool handles them all instantly in your browser.

Is my text private?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server.