Easily add line numbers to your text with custom formatting
Our line numbering tool makes it simple to add sequential numbers to any text document. Whether you're working with code, poetry, or legal documents, this tool helps you create professional numbered text in seconds.
Line numbering serves multiple purposes across various professions and projects. From legal documents to code snippets, numbered lines help with reference, organization, and clarity.
Get the most out of our line numbering tool with these helpful tips and techniques that can save you time and improve your document formatting.
Yes, select "I, II, III" or "i, ii, iii" from the number style dropdown. This is particularly useful for outlines, preliminary pages, or when a classical numbering style is preferred.
Use the zero padding option to create numbers like 001, 002 which align perfectly. This creates a uniform width for all numbers, making them easier to read and reference, especially in documents with many lines.
Yes, choose "After text" in the number position dropdown for this formatting. This is useful for creating numbered lists where the emphasis should be on the content first, or for specific formatting requirements in publishing.
The "Skip empty lines" option is enabled by default, which means blank lines won't receive numbers. This helps maintain a clean, professional appearance in your documents without interrupting the numbering sequence with empty entries.
Beyond basic numbering, our tool offers several advanced options to customize your output for specific applications and formatting requirements.
Here are answers to some common questions about our line numbering tool and how it can help with your specific document formatting needs.
Absolutely! Many developers use our line numbering tool to add numbers to code snippets for documentation, tutorials, or error reporting. The tool preserves all code formatting while adding clean, professional line numbers.
While there's no fixed limit, extremely long documents may take longer to process. For best performance, we recommend processing documents with up to 10,000 lines at a time. For longer documents, consider breaking them into sections.
Yes, the tool preserves all existing formatting including tabs, spaces, and special characters. Only the line numbers are added to your text, leaving the original content unchanged.
We're always improving our tools based on user feedback. If you have suggestions for additional number formats or features, please reach out - we'd love to hear how we can make the tool more useful for your specific needs.