What is Add Line Numbers?
Add Line Numbers is a text manipulation tool that automatically adds sequential numbers to the beginning of each line in your text. The format is "1. Line content", "2. Line content", etc., making it perfect for creating numbered lists, referencing specific lines, or organizing content.
Example:
Before:
First item Second item Third item
After:
1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item
When to Use Add Line Numbers
- Documentation: Add line references to code examples or instructions
- Numbered Lists: Convert plain lists to numbered format
- Meeting Notes: Number agenda items or action points
- Code Review: Add line numbers for discussion reference
- Tutorial Steps: Number procedural steps automatically
- Invoices/Receipts: Number line items sequentially
Use Cases and Examples
To-Do List
Before:
Complete project proposal Review documentation Send client update Prepare presentation
After:
1. Complete project proposal 2. Review documentation 3. Send client update 4. Prepare presentation
Instructions
Before:
Open the application Click on Settings Navigate to Account Update your password
After:
1. Open the application 2. Click on Settings 3. Navigate to Account 4. Update your password
Best Practices
- ✓ Numbers start from 1 and increment sequentially
- ✓ Format is "N. " (number, period, space)
- ✓ Empty lines are also numbered
- ✓ Perfect for creating ordered lists from plain text
- ✓ Great for adding references to documentation
Try Add Line Numbers
Ready to number your lines? Use our free Add Line Numbers tool to instantly add sequential numbers.