Filter Words in Text

Use the Filter Words in Text Tool to include or exclude specific words from any block of text. Filter by keyword match, case sensitivity, or whole-word matching. Live preview, word count, and full support for import, export, copy, and clear options.

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
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Options
Invert (exclude instead of include)
Case sensitive
Match whole words only

How to Use:

  1. Paste your text into the Input Text box or import a supported file.
  2. Enter words or phrases to match in the Filter by input (comma-separated).
  3. Adjust options:
    • Invert (exclude instead of include)
    • Case sensitive
    • Match whole words only
  4. Filtered output will appear in real time below with a word count.
  5. Use Copy Output or Export to File to save results.
  6. Use Clear All to reset the tool.

What Filter Words in Text Tool Can Do:

  • Filters your text to show only words that match your list or removes them if Invert is On
  • Matches whole words or partial substrings
  • Options for case-sensitive matching
  • Instantly updates the output and word count
  • Allows file import/export, easy copy, and full reset

Example:

Input:

apple banana orange apple mango kiwi banana orange lemon lime cherry apple banana

Options: Invert: Off, Case Sensitive: Off, Whole Words Only: On

Filter by: banana,orange

Output:

banana orange banana orange banana

Common Use Cases:

This tool is useful for word-list extraction, keyword filtering, censorship, highlighting relevant vocabulary, or excluding unwanted terms. Ideal for writers, editors, coders, and researchers working with raw text or data.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re filtering words in text, Highlight Words in Text helps you preview matches before actually removing or extracting them. Then, if you’re narrowing down by patterns or structure, Extract RegExp Matches from Text gives you more advanced control. It’s a flexible combo for cleaning up raw content, isolating keywords, or digging into specific word sets.

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