Add Line Prefix to Text

Prefix each line with custom text in one click. Great for lists, notes, and formatting tasks.

Text input

Paste one item per line to prefix each line.

Processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

Prefixed outputEach line with your selected prefix prepended.

0 lines in0 lines outN/A runtime

Typical inputs process in under 1ms on modern browsers.

How to add a line prefix

Prefix lines in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Enter prefix

    Type the text to prepend to every line.

  2. 2
    Paste lines

    Add your line-separated input in the text box.

  3. 3
    Generate output

    Click "Add prefix" to create prefixed lines.

Useful for bullets, labels, CLI flags, and structured exports.

Who should use this tool?

  • Writers formatting list content
  • Developers preparing command-line arguments
  • Teams standardizing prefixes in exported text

Examples

Adds a bullet to each line.

Alpha Beta -> - Alpha - Beta

Adds a key prefix for config-like lines.

host port -> cfg_host cfg_port

Adds a URL path prefix.

about contact -> /page/about /page/contact

Prefix every line quickly

Add a shared prefix to each line to keep text consistent and ready for reuse.

Use this line prefix tool to prepend custom text to each line of your input. Enter a prefix, paste line-separated content, and generate prefixed output instantly. Everything runs locally in your browser for fast, private text formatting.

Custom prefix

Apply a shared prefix to all lines without manual edits.

  • One prefix for all lines
  • Instant output
  • No server upload
Bulk-friendly

Handle large text blocks and copy the result quickly.

  • Preserves line order
  • Line-by-line formatting
  • Copy or download easily
Privacy first: we never send your input to a server. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Line prefix tips

Keep prefix formatting consistent across all lines.

  • Include trailing spaces in your prefix when needed.
  • Use one logical item per line for clean output.
  • Re-run after edits to keep every line aligned.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use symbols in the prefix?>
Yes. You can use letters, numbers, spaces, or symbols as the prefix.
Does this keep the original line order?>
Yes. The output keeps your original order and only prepends the prefix.
Is my text sent to a server?>
No. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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