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Add Symbols Around Words

Quickly add patterns before and after each word in text

Key Facts

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

Overview

The Add Symbols Around Words tool allows you to instantly wrap every word in your text with custom characters or patterns, streamlining formatting tasks for coding, documentation, or creative writing.

When to Use

  • •When you need to apply Markdown formatting like bold or italics to every word in a list.
  • •When preparing data for programming by wrapping words in quotes, brackets, or parentheses.
  • •When creating stylized text content for social media or design projects.

How It Works

  • •Paste your source text into the input area.
  • •Define the symbol or pattern you wish to apply to the start and end of each word.
  • •Toggle optional settings like case sensitivity or space preservation to refine the output.
  • •Click process to generate your formatted text instantly.

Use Cases

Formatting lists for Markdown documentation by wrapping items in asterisks.
Preparing comma-separated values for code by wrapping words in double quotes.
Adding decorative brackets or symbols to text for visual emphasis.

Examples

1. Markdown Bold Formatting

Technical Writer
Background
A writer needs to emphasize every word in a list of key features for a technical manual.
Problem
Manually typing double asterisks around dozens of words is tedious and error-prone.
How to Use
Paste the feature list into the input and set the symbol pattern to '**'.
Example Config
symbol: '**', preserveSpaces: true
Outcome
Every word is instantly converted to bold format, such as **Feature** **One** **Feature** **Two**.

2. Preparing Code Arrays

Web Developer
Background
A developer needs to convert a plain list of strings into a JavaScript array format.
Problem
Each word needs to be wrapped in quotes to be valid syntax.
How to Use
Input the list of items and set the symbol pattern to '"'.
Example Config
symbol: '"', preserveSpaces: true
Outcome
The list is transformed into a quoted format, ready to be copied directly into a code editor.

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FAQ

Can I add different symbols to the start and end?

Yes, the tool applies your specified pattern to both sides of every word.

Does this tool affect punctuation?

The tool identifies words based on spacing; punctuation attached to words will be included within the wrapped pattern.

Will my original line breaks be preserved?

Yes, the tool is designed to maintain your original spacing and formatting structure.

Is there a limit to the amount of text I can process?

You can process large blocks of text, though extremely long documents may perform better in smaller segments.

What happens if I leave the symbol field blank?

The tool will return the original text as no pattern was provided to wrap the words.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

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

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
textInput textarea Yes -
symbol text Yes -
caseSensitive checkbox No -
preserveSpaces 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-symbols-words": {
      "name": "text-add-symbols-words",
      "description": "Quickly add patterns before and after each word in text",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=text-add-symbols-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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