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How to Add Line Numbers to Text

2 min read · Updated October 2026

Line numbers make long text easy to discuss: see line 14. They are also handy for lists, scripts and quoting code.

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How to add numbers

  • Open Add Line Numbers and paste your text.
  • Choose what comes after the number, and whether to skip empty lines or pad numbers with zeros.
  • Copy the numbered text.

Good uses

  • Reviewing legal clauses or poems line by line.
  • Quoting code in an email or chat.
  • Numbering a checklist or list of steps.

Frequently asked questions

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No. Everything happens in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.

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