A text appender adds custom text before or after every line in a block of text. Use it to bulk-add bullet points, line numbers, quotes, CSV delimiters, or any custom prefix and suffix to lists and multi-line content.
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How to Use the Text Appender
The text appender is a productivity tool for anyone who works with lists. It adds custom prefix and suffix text to each line in bulk, eliminating tedious manual editing when you need to format a list of 50 items consistently.
Step 1: Paste your lines
Paste any multi-line text into the input area. Each line will be processed independently. The tool handles any content — keyword lists, names, URLs, code snippets, or structured data.
Step 2: Set prepend and append text
Enter the text you want to add before each line in the "Prepend" field, and text to add after each line in the "Append" field. You can fill one or both. For example, prepend - to create a markdown bullet list, or append , to turn a list into CSV data.
Step 3: Use line numbers or skip empty lines
Enable "Add line numbers" to prefix each line with a sequential number like "1. " before any custom prepend text. Enable "Skip empty lines" to preserve blank lines as-is — useful when your text has paragraph breaks that you don't want modified.
Common use cases
Convert a plain list to a markdown bullet list by prepending "- " or "• ". Wrap each line in quotes for SQL IN clause formatting. Add line numbers to a list of items for numbering in a document. Append commas to create a CSV row from a vertical list. Add an HTML tag like <li> as prepend and </li> as append to convert a list to HTML.
FAQ
Can I prepend and append at the same time?
Yes. Fill in both the prepend and append fields. The tool will add the prefix text before each line and the suffix text after each line simultaneously.
What does 'Add line numbers' do?
When enabled, each line gets a sequential number prepended before any custom prefix text. For example: '1. line one', '2. line two'. This is independent from the prepend field — you can use both together.
What happens to empty lines?
By default, empty lines are included and the prepend/append text is added to them. Enable 'Skip empty lines' to leave blank lines untouched — useful when your text has section breaks.
How do I add bullet points to a list?
Use the 'Add bullet points' preset, or type '• ' (bullet + space) in the prepend field. All selected preset buttons apply to the current text instantly.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. All processing happens locally in your browser — your text never leaves your device.
How do I wrap each line in quotes?
Use the 'Add quotes around each line' preset, or type a quote character in both the prepend and append fields.
Can I use this to create a CSV from a list?
Yes. The 'Add CSV commas' preset adds a comma at the end of each line. You can also add a custom delimiter in the append field.