Invert a List

Need to flip a list upside down? Want to reverse the order of words or even the characters within each line? The Invert List Tool does it all. You paste in your content, adjust a few toggles, and get an instant transformation right in your browser.

It’s fast, flexible, and especially helpful when cleaning data, reformatting lines, or working with structured text like code snippets, logs, or content blocks.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Invert word order in each line
Invert characters in each line
Trim each line
Maximize output

How to Use:

  1. Paste or type your list into the input box on the left. Each line will be processed individually.
  2. Select your inversion options in the Options section:
    • Invert word order flips the words in each line.
    • Invert characters flips the characters in each line.
    • Trim each line removes surrounding whitespace before inversion.
  3. View your results immediately in the output box. The entire list itself is also reversed from bottom to top.
  4. Copy or export your transformed list using the buttons below the output area.
  5. Need to reset everything? Click “Clear All” to wipe inputs, options, and results.

What Invert List Tool can do:

This tool gives you several ways to reverse and restructure your input:

  • It can reverse the full list order, placing the last line at the top.
  • You can invert the word order within each line. For example, red blue green becomes green blue red.
  • If needed, it will flip all characters in a line from end to start.
  • You also have control over trimming whitespace from each line before processing.

All transformations happen instantly, with live updates and a character count to help you track the size of the output. And since it runs completely in your browser, nothing gets uploaded or stored.

Example:

Before:

Hello world
Goodbye moon

After (invert lines only):

Goodbye moon
Hello world

After (invert words):

world Hello
moon Goodbye

After (invert characters):

lrow olleH
noom eybdooG

Common Use Cases:

This tool is perfect for reversing logs, flipping commands, reordering numbered lists, and transforming structured data formats. Writers, developers, analysts, and even puzzle fans can use it to tweak lists without manually editing line-by-line.

Whether you’re flipping names, sequences, or snippets, the Invert List Tool keeps the process clean, instant, and in your control.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re inverting a list, Reverse a List is a useful companion when you just need to flip the order without changing the content itself. After making changes, Add a List Item Counter can help track the new positions visually especially if you’re reordering for a presentation or step-by-step guide. These tools together let you reshape your list while keeping everything clear and easy to follow.

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