Remove Line Numbers Online
If your text includes prefixed line numbers, this tool removes them so you can reuse the content cleanly.
Paste your text, strip the line numbers, and copy the clean output in seconds.
Input Text
Cleaned Text
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Paste text that includes numbered lines.
Keep "Remove Line Numbers" enabled.
Click Clean Text to strip the number prefixes.
Examples
Example 1
Input
1. Alpha 2) Beta 3: Gamma
Output
Alpha Beta Gamma
Example 2
Input
10. First line 11. Second line
Output
First line Second line
Example 3
Input
4- Draft 5- Review 6- Publish
Output
Draft Review Publish
How It Works
Paste numbered lines into the input box.
Strip numeric prefixes like "1." or "2)".
Copy the cleaned text for reuse.
Common Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
What numbering formats are removed?
Prefixes like "1.", "2)", "3:", or "4-" followed by a space are removed.
Will it remove numbers that are part of the text?
No. It only removes numbers at the start of each line with punctuation.
Does it keep line breaks?
Yes. It removes only the numeric prefix, not the line breaks.
Can I add numbers again?
Yes. Use the Add Line Numbers tool.
Will it remove bullet points too?
No. Use Remove Bullets if you need that.