Filter Text Paragraphs

Filter entire paragraphs based on keywords or phrases using the Filter Text Paragraphs Tool. Include or exclude paragraphs, use exact or partial match, and control case sensitivity. Supports live preview, paragraph count, import/export, and more.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
Total paragraphs: 0
Options
Invert (exclude instead of include)
Case sensitive
Exact match only

How to Use:

  1. Paste your multi-paragraph text or import a file.
  2. Enter filter terms into the Filter by input (comma-separated).
  3. Choose your options:
    • Invert (exclude instead of include)
    • Case sensitive
    • Exact match only
  4. The filtered output updates live with total paragraph count.
  5. Copy or export the result as needed, or reset with Clear All.

What Filter Text Paragraphs Tool Can Do:

  • Filters entire paragraphs that match specific terms or phrases
  • Can include or exclude matches using Invert
  • Allows case-sensitive filtering and exact match control
  • Provides live output with paragraph count and export options
  • Ideal for bulk paragraph screening or content selection

Example:

Input:

The first paragraph introduces the topic and sets the stage.

This second one provides detailed information and arguments.

Finally, the third paragraph offers a conclusion and summary.

Options: Invert: Off, Case Sensitive: Off, Exact Match Only: Off Filter by: conclusion,introduces

Output:

The first paragraph introduces the topic and sets the stage.

Finally, the third paragraph offers a conclusion and summary.

Common Use Cases:

Great for filtering structured documents, student essays, logs, and long-form content. Helps reviewers, editors, and researchers isolate relevant paragraphs while discarding the rest with precise controls.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re filtering paragraphs, Filter Text Lines is handy when you need to narrow things down further especially if you’re targeting specific phrases or formats within lines. Before you start filtering, Normalize Text Spacing can clean up extra breaks or uneven formatting so your results stay consistent. It’s a smart way to extract just the parts you need from long, cluttered content.

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