Add a List Item Counter
Enumerate list items and add a counter to them. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Add a List Item Counter
- 1. Paste your list. Enter your items into the input pane, one per line. Any list you need visibly numbered works well as input here.
- 2. Set the starting number. Enter the number to begin counting from in Start at. Use 1 for a standard numbered list, or 0 if your numbering should start there instead.
- 3. Choose a separator and padding. Type the text between the number and the item in Separator, such as '. ' or ') '. Turn on Pad numbers to equal width so single and double digit numbers line up.
- 4. Copy the numbered list. The output pane shows every item prefixed with its number. Copy the enumerated result into your document, ticket or script.
When to use Add a List Item Counter
Add a List Item Counter prefixes every item in a list with a running number. Reach for Add a List Item Counter whenever plain items need visible ordinals, such as for a numbered outline or step list.
- Numbering steps in a how-to guide. A list of instructions is currently unnumbered plain text, but a tutorial reads better with each step clearly marked '1.', '2.' and so on.
- Creating a numbered agenda for a meeting. A list of discussion topics needs sequential numbers before it goes into a shared agenda document, so participants can reference 'item 3' during the meeting.
- Aligning numbers in a long numbered list. A list has more than nine items, so without padding the numbers '1' through '9' would not line up visually with '10' onward. The padding option fixes that alignment.
- Starting a numbered list from zero. A programming reference or index needs to start counting from 0 instead of 1 to match zero-based array indexing, which the start value option lets you set directly.
Examples
Number three items
Input
apple banana cherry
Output
1. apple 2. banana 3. cherry
About the Add a List Item Counter tool
Add a List Item Counter does its work locally, right in the browser. Enumerate list items and add a counter to them. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the List Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 114 small, focused List utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
You can shape the output with 3 settings, including Start at, Separator and Pad numbers to equal width, and the result refreshes the moment you change one. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.
Frequently asked questions
Does Add a List Item Counter cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.