# Markdown List Formatter Convert each line of text into Markdown list items or numbered lists > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/markdown-list-formatter - **Category:** Text Processing - **Keywords:** markdown, list, formatter, bullet, Markdown List Formatter, numbered, checklist ## Overview ## Markdown List Formatter This tool converts plain text lines into properly formatted Markdown lists. Perfect for quickly creating organized lists from unstructured text. **Features:** - **Unordered Lists**: Creates bullet points with `-`, `*`, or `+` markers - **Ordered Lists**: Generates numbered lists (1., 2., 3., ...) - **Task Lists**: Creates checklist items with `- [ ]` format - **Nested Lists**: Supports indentation with 2, 4, or 8 spaces - **Smart Cleanup**: Options to remove empty lines and trim whitespace **Use Cases:** - Convert raw notes into organized Markdown lists - Create task lists from plain text - Format bullet points for documentation - Generate numbered lists from unstructured text - Prepare content for Markdown editors and README files ## Inputs - **Text Input** (textarea): Enter each item on a new line... Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 - **List Type** (select) - **Bullet Style** (select) - **Indent Level** (select) - **Remove Empty Lines** (checkbox): Remove empty lines from the output - **Trim Lines** (checkbox): Remove leading and trailing whitespace from each line ## When to use - When you have unstructured text that needs to be converted into a Markdown list. - When creating task lists or checklists from plain text for project management. - When preparing content for Markdown editors, README files, or documentation. ## How it works - Enter or paste your text into the input area, with each item on a new line. - Select the list type: unordered, ordered, or task list. - Choose the bullet style (dash, asterisk, or plus) and set the indentation level for nesting. - Optionally, enable cleanup options to remove empty lines or trim whitespace from each line. ## Use cases - Convert raw meeting notes into organized Markdown lists for easy sharing. - Create task lists from plain text to track action items in project wikis. - Format bullet points for technical documentation or user manuals. ## Frequently asked questions ### What list types are supported? Unordered lists with bullet points, ordered lists with numbers, and task lists with checkboxes. ### Can I customize the bullet style? Yes, you can choose between dash (-), asterisk (*), or plus (+) for unordered lists. ### How do I create nested lists? Use the indent level option to add spaces (2, 4, 6, or 8) for creating nested list items. ### Does it handle empty lines in the input? Yes, you can enable the 'Remove Empty Lines' option to clean up the output. ### Is the output compatible with all Markdown editors? 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