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Remove Numbers from Text
Paste your text to delete every number in it, from prices and dates to list numbering. Choose whether to keep numbers that belong to words (MP3, 4K), ordinals and decimals, and let the tool clean up the spaces and punctuation left behind.
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How to use the Remove Numbers from Text
- Paste your text in the left box. The cleaned text appears on the right as you type.
- Choose what to keep: numbers joined to letters, ordinals or decimals.
- Decide on symbols and spacing: remove attached $, % and ° signs and tidy leftover spaces.
- Optionally replace each number with a placeholder such as # or [number].
- Check the highlighted view, then copy or download the result.
How each option changes the result
| Original | Default result | With the option changed |
|---|---|---|
| Download the MP3 in 4K | Download the MP3 in 4K | Untick joined to letters: Download the MP in K |
| Meet on the 21st floor | Meet on the floor | Tick Keep ordinals: Meet on the 21st floor |
| Add 0.5 cups of sugar | Add cups of sugar | Tick Keep decimals: Add 0.5 cups of sugar |
| Price: $19.99 (20% off) | Price: (off) | Untick symbols: Price: $ (% off) |
| 1. Preheat the oven | Preheat the oven | Untick Clean leftover: . Preheat the oven |
| Call 555-0199 today | Call today | Replace with #: Call # today |
Common reasons to strip numbers
- Cleaning copied lists: remove the numbering from ordered lists, ranked lists or exported spreadsheets so the items can be re-sorted or reused.
- Preparing text for analysis: word clouds, keyword counts and readability checks often work better when page numbers, years and IDs are gone.
- Anonymising: replace phone numbers, order IDs, amounts and dates with a placeholder before sharing an email or document as an example.
- Fixing OCR or PDF text: text copied from PDFs often includes page numbers, footnote markers and line numbers mixed into sentences.
- Language practice: turn numbers into blanks (replace with ____) so learners can write them out as words.
Need the numbers instead of the text? Use Extract Numbers from Text to pull every number out into a list with totals.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove all numbers from text?
Paste the text and untick the three Keep options. Every digit is removed, along with attached signs such as $ and % if that option is on. Leave Clean leftover spaces ticked so you don't end up with double spaces or stray commas.
What counts as a number?
Any run of digits, including thousands separators and decimals (1,249.99), times (9:30), ranges (25-30), dimensions (1920x1080), simple fractions (1/2) and phone-style numbers (555-0199). Each of these is removed as one piece.
Will it break words like MP3 or COVID-19?
Not with the default settings. Keep numbers joined to letters leaves digits that touch a letter, such as MP3, 4K, 3D, B2B or 5kg, and hyphenated names like COVID-19 or F-16. Untick it to strip those digits too: MP3 becomes MP and COVID-19 becomes COVID. The letters always stay.
Can I remove numbering from a list?
Yes. When a line starts with a number such as '1.', '2)' or '3 -', the number and the punctuation after it are removed, so '1. Preheat the oven' becomes 'Preheat the oven'. Bullet characters that were not attached to a number are left alone.
Can I replace numbers instead of deleting them?
Choose a replacement such as #, X, [number] or your own text. This is handy for anonymising documents, for example hiding account numbers, prices or dates before sharing a text.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing you paste is sent or stored. Only your option choices are remembered on this device.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.
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