Add Line Numbers

Add numbering to each line of your text instantly for code, notes, scripts, and lists.

How to Use the Add Line Numbers Tool

The Add Line Numbers tool helps you automatically place numbers before each line of text. It is useful for formatting code, reviewing drafts, organizing notes, preparing scripts, and making long text easier to reference.

To use this tool, paste or type your text into the input box. Then choose your preferred numbering style, set the starting number, and decide whether empty lines should also be numbered. Once you click the Add Line Numbers button, the tool instantly generates a numbered version of your text in a clean output box.

This tool is especially helpful for developers, students, teachers, editors, and anyone who wants cleaner structured text. Since it works directly in your browser, it is fast, simple, and private.

What Does Add Line Numbers Mean?

Adding line numbers means placing a number before each line in a block of text. This makes it easier to reference specific lines when reviewing code, editing documents, or discussing written content.

Example: Line A โ†’ 1. Line A

If your text has multiple lines, each line gets its own number in sequence based on the format you choose.

Why Use This Add Line Numbers Tool?

Who Can Use This Tool?

This tool is ideal for developers, writers, students, teachers, editors, and researchers. Whether you are formatting code, preparing notes, or reviewing structured content, adding line numbers makes text easier to understand and discuss.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. If the Number empty lines too option is enabled, blank lines will also be counted and numbered. This helps preserve the original line structure of your text.
Yes. After generating the numbered text, click the Copy button to copy the result instantly.
Yes. You can start numbering from any positive number such as 1, 10, 50, or 100.
Yes. Enable the Use leading zeros option to format line numbers with zero padding.
Yes. This Add Line Numbers tool is completely free to use online.