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Add Line Numbers to Text Online

Paste any list or block of text and every line is prefixed with a sequential number. Handy for referencing lines in code reviews, numbering steps in instructions, or turning a plain list into an ordered one.

Runs in your browser — your text is never uploaded or stored.

Your lines

Numbered lines

1. Preheat the oven
2. Mix the ingredients
3. Bake for 25 minutes

How to Use

1.Paste your list with one item per line.
2.Numbers are added automatically, starting at 1.
3.Copy the numbered list into your document.

FAQ

Can I start numbering from a different value?

Yes — the full Add Line Numbers tool lets you set a custom start number and separator.

Are blank lines numbered too?

Yes, every line receives a number so the count matches the original line positions.

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Add Line Numbers

Prefix every line of text with a sequential number. Customize the starting number and separator. Free, private and instant.