Remove List Item Counter

Remove list item counters like “1.”, “(A)”, or “B:” from the start of each line. This tool gives you precise control with options for numeric-only mode, trimming, and file input/export. Works instantly in your browser.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .md, .ini, .html, .htm, .json, .xml, .yaml, .yml, .css
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Options
Trim lines before processing
Only remove numeric counters

How to Use:

  1. Paste your list or import a file.
  2. Enable Trim lines and optionally Only remove numeric counters.
  3. Click Remove Counters to update output.
  4. Copy or export your cleaned list.
  5. Click Clear All to reset.

What Remove List Item Counter Tool Can Do:

This tool strips leading counters like “1.”, “A)”, “(3)”, or “B:” from each line. Use numeric-only mode to restrict removal to digits. Real-time preview and character counter make it easy to monitor your edits.

Example:

Before:

1. Apple
2. Banana
(3) Cherry
A. Alpha

After (Numeric Only ON):

Apple
Banana
Cherry
A. Alpha

Common Use Cases:

Useful for cleaning numbered/bulleted lists, converting outlines into plain lines, or preparing structured text for reformatting in Markdown, HTML, or plain data workflows.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re stripping out list item counters, Remove List Item Bullets is a good companion it helps fully flatten any styled or auto-formatted list. And once the extras are gone, Trim List Items cleans up leftover spacing so everything looks clean and plain. It’s perfect for turning a numbered list back into raw, unstyled content that’s easy to reformat or analyze.

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