# Line Number Remover Remove line numbers from text or code with intelligent pattern recognition > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/line-number-remover - **Category:** Text Processing - **Keywords:** line numbers, remove, clean, format, code, text, document, programming ## Overview The Line Number Remover is a specialized utility designed to quickly strip unwanted line numbers from text blocks or source code, allowing you to restore clean, copy-pasteable content in seconds. ## Inputs - **Text Input** (textarea): Enter text or code with line numbers to remove... - **Remove "1. Line" (number with dot)** (checkbox) - **Remove "1) Line" (number with parenthesis)** (checkbox) - **Remove "1: Line" (number with colon)** (checkbox) - **Remove "\[1\] Line" (number in brackets)** (checkbox) - **Remove "(1) Line" (number in parentheses)** (checkbox) - **Remove "<1> Line" (number in angle brackets)** (checkbox) - **Remove "- 1 Line" (dash with number)** (checkbox) - **Remove "1 Line" (number with space)** (checkbox) - **Custom Regex Pattern** (text): Advanced: Enter a custom regex pattern to match line numbers - **Preserve Original Indentation** (checkbox) - **Trim Whitespace After Removal** (checkbox) ## When to use - Cleaning up code snippets copied from tutorials or documentation that include line indicators. - Formatting transcripts or logs that have been exported with sequential numbering. - Preparing text documents for editing by removing automated list numbering or index markers. ## How it works - Paste your text or code into the input area. - Select the specific line number patterns you want to remove, such as numbers with dots, parentheses, or brackets. - Optionally enable whitespace trimming or preserve indentation to maintain your document's original structure. - Click the process button to instantly generate your cleaned text. ## Use cases - Cleaning programming tutorials for quick integration into IDEs. - Formatting exported log files for easier analysis and searching. - Converting numbered lists from documents into plain text paragraphs. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I remove custom line number formats? Yes, you can use the 'Custom Regex Pattern' field to define specific patterns that aren't covered by the default checkboxes. ### Will this tool affect my code's indentation? By default, the tool is set to 'Preserve Original Indentation' to ensure your code remains readable and correctly formatted after the numbers are removed. ### Does it support removing numbers in brackets like \[1\]? Yes, simply check the 'Remove [1] Line' option to strip numbers enclosed in square brackets. ### Can I remove extra spaces left behind after deleting the numbers? Yes, enable the 'Trim Whitespace After Removal' option to clean up any leading spaces created by the removal process. ### Is my data sent to a server? 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