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List Formatter

Paste a list separated by lines, commas or tabs and convert it to exactly the format you need: bullets for a doc, commas for a form, JSON for code.

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Options

Input separated by

Output format

Your text

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Result

Paste or type text on the left and the result appears here instantly.

How to use the List Formatter

  1. 1

    Paste your items.

  2. 2

    Choose how items are separated and the output format.

  3. 3

    Copy or download the result.

Helpful examples

  • Turn a column of emails into a comma-separated list for BCC
  • Convert product names into a JSON array
  • Make a numbered Markdown list from notes

Many outputs, one input

Output formats include bullets (•), dashes, numbered, comma-separated, semicolon-separated, quoted CSV, JSON array, SQL IN list, HTML list and Markdown.

Clean along the way

Trim spaces, remove empty items and duplicates, sort A–Z, and add a prefix or suffix to every item.

Frequently asked questions

How are separators detected?

Choose Auto and Toolra detects new lines first, then tabs, then commas or semicolons.

Are quotes escaped in JSON and CSV?

Yes, quotes are escaped properly so the output is valid.

Can I change the numbering start?

Yes, set the starting number for numbered lists.