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Add a Prefix to Words

Quickly prepend a prefix to all words in text

Key Facts

Category
Text Processing
Input Types
textarea, text, select, checkbox
Output Type
text
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

This utility allows you to instantly prepend a custom prefix to every word within a block of text, streamlining repetitive formatting tasks and data preparation.

When to Use

  • •Standardizing variable names or code identifiers by adding a consistent namespace prefix.
  • •Preparing lists of keywords or tags for SEO and database entry.
  • •Formatting bulk text data for specific software requirements or documentation styles.

How It Works

  • •Paste your source text into the input area.
  • •Define the prefix string you wish to add to the beginning of your words.
  • •Select the target word category, such as alphabetic or numeric, to filter which words receive the prefix.
  • •Toggle optional settings like punctuation preservation to ensure your text structure remains intact.

Use Cases

Adding a 'user_' prefix to a list of raw ID numbers for database migration.
Prepending 'tag-' to a list of keywords to format them for a content management system.
Standardizing CSS class names by adding a project-specific prefix to all selectors.

Examples

1. Standardizing Database IDs

Database Administrator
Background
A list of raw numeric IDs needs to be converted into a specific format for a new system import.
Problem
Manually typing 'ID_' before hundreds of numbers is error-prone and slow.
How to Use
Paste the list of numbers, set the prefix to 'ID_', and select 'Numeric Words Only'.
Example Config
prefix: 'ID_', targetWords: 'numeric'
Outcome
All numeric strings are instantly updated to the 'ID_123' format while keeping other text unchanged.

2. Formatting SEO Keywords

Content Marketer
Background
A list of keywords needs to be formatted for a specific URL structure requirement.
Problem
Each keyword needs a 'cat-' prefix to match the site's category taxonomy.
How to Use
Input the keyword list, set the prefix to 'cat-', and select 'All Words'.
Example Config
prefix: 'cat-', targetWords: 'all'
Outcome
The entire list is converted into the required category format, ready for immediate use in the CMS.

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FAQ

Can I choose which words get a prefix?

Yes, you can filter by word type, including alphabetic, numeric, alphanumeric, or all words.

Does this tool affect punctuation?

You can enable the 'Preserve Punctuation' option to ensure that punctuation marks remain attached to the original word structure rather than the prefix.

Is the prefix addition case-sensitive?

The tool includes a case-sensitive toggle to ensure that your matching logic respects the original casing of your text.

Can I use this for large blocks of text?

Yes, the tool is designed to handle large text inputs efficiently, processing all identified words in seconds.

What happens if I select 'Custom Pattern'?

Selecting 'Custom Pattern' allows you to apply the prefix based on specific criteria defined by your input requirements.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/text-add-prefix-words

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
textInput textarea Yes -
prefix text Yes -
targetWords select Yes -
preservePunctuation checkbox No -
caseSensitive checkbox No -

Response Format

{
  "result": "Processed text content",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
Text: Text

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-text-add-prefix-words": {
      "name": "text-add-prefix-words",
      "description": "Quickly prepend a prefix to all words in text",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=text-add-prefix-words",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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