Remove a List Item Prefix
Delete any prefix from the beginning of all list items. 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 Remove a List Item Prefix
- 1. Paste your list. Enter your items into the input pane, one per line, keeping whatever leading text currently sits at the start of each item.
- 2. Enter the prefix to remove. Type the exact text at the start of each item in Prefix to remove, such as a shared path segment, marker or repeated leading symbol.
- 3. Decide whether to remove it repeatedly. Turn on Remove the prefix repeatedly if the same prefix might appear more than once at the start of an item, stripping every stacked occurrence instead of just the first.
- 4. Copy the cleaned list. The output pane shows every item with the matching prefix removed. Copy the plain values wherever the bare text is needed.
When to use Remove a List Item Prefix
Remove a List Item Prefix strips a shared piece of leading text off every item in a list. Use Remove a List Item Prefix whenever items share a common lead-in, like a path or marker, that you want gone.
- Stripping a shared folder path from filenames. A list of full file paths all share the same leading directory, and removing that prefix leaves just the filenames for a cleaner display or shorter export.
- Undoing a markdown block quote marker. A list of block-quoted lines each start with a '>' character that needs to come off before you treat the text as plain content again.
- Removing repeated indentation markers. A list of nested outline items has the same indent marker repeated at the start of some lines to show depth, and removing it repeatedly clears every stacked instance.
- Cleaning up commented-out code lines. A list of code lines was commented out with a leading comment marker, and stripping that marker off restores the original lines for reuse.
Examples
Strip the prefix from every item
Input
> one > two
Output
one two
About the Remove a List Item Prefix tool
Remove a List Item Prefix is a free online tool that works entirely inside your web browser. Delete any prefix from the beginning of all list items. Because the processing happens on your own device, nothing you enter is uploaded, logged or stored anywhere.
This page is one of 114 List utilities on EditSafely. Each one does a single job well, and all of them follow the same rule: your input stays on your machine.
You can shape the output with 2 settings, including Prefix to remove and Remove the prefix repeatedly, 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.
Because nothing leaves your device, the tool is suitable for sensitive content such as internal documents, credentials or customer data. It also responds instantly, since every keystroke is handled on your own machine rather than by a remote API.
Frequently asked questions
Is Remove a List Item Prefix free to use?
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?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
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?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
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.