Add Prefix and Suffix to Lines

Add consistent prefixes and suffixes to every line of your text with just a click.

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Quick Examples
HTML List CSV Format console.log Comment Out
Input Text
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What This Tool Does

This tool adds your chosen text to the beginning (prefix) and/or end (suffix) of every line in your input. It's like having a digital assistant who can quickly wrap each line of your list with consistent formatting—saving you from tedious manual typing or search-and-replace work.

Simple Before & After Example
Before (Your list): 
apple
banana
cherry
After (With prefix "- " and suffix ";"): 
- apple;
- banana;
- cherry;

When Would You Use This?

Web Development

Convert plain lists to HTML lists, wrap items with tags, or create JSON/XML elements. For more complex formatting, you might also explore our fancy text options for stylized content.

Example: Add <li> before and </li> after each item
Data Preparation

Format lists for CSV files, SQL queries, or programming arrays. If you need to remove inconsistent formatting first, try the special characters remover to clean your data.

Example: Add quotes and commas for SQL: 'apple', 'banana', ...
Content Formatting

Create bulleted lists, numbered items, or add consistent formatting to notes. After adding prefixes, you might want to sort your lines alphabetically for better organization.

Example: Turn notes into a checklist with - [ ] prefix
Code Generation

Quickly create multiple similar code statements or function calls. When working with repetitive code patterns, our line-based formatting tool (you're here!) pairs perfectly with other utilities.

Example: Generate console.log() statements for debugging

How the Text Transformation Works

The tool processes your text line by line, following these simple rules:

  1. Line Separation: Your text is split at each line break (where you press Enter)
  2. Optional Trimming: If enabled, extra spaces at the start/end of each line are removed
  3. Blank Line Handling: If enabled, completely empty lines are skipped (keeping your formatting)
  4. Prefix & Suffix Application: Your chosen text is added to each processed line
  5. Reassembly: All lines are joined back together with line breaks
Note: The tool preserves your original line breaks and order—it only adds to what's already there.

Helpful Tips for Better Results

  • Use one item per line for cleanest results—the tool treats each line independently
  • Check "Trim Whitespace" if your data has irregular spacing. For deeper cleaning, the special characters tool can help strip unwanted symbols.
  • Leave fields blank to add only a prefix OR suffix (not both)
  • Include spaces in your prefix/suffix if you need separation from the text
  • Use the Quick Examples as starting points, then customize as needed. You can also combine this with case conversion for complete text normalization.

Common Questions

Does this work with tabs or other special characters?

Yes! You can include tabs (\t), quotes, brackets, or any characters in your prefix/suffix. The tool adds exactly what you type. For encoding special formats, you might also like our Morse code generator.

What happens if I leave both fields empty?

The tool will process your text (trimming if enabled) but won't add anything—useful for just cleaning up whitespace across multiple lines. After cleaning, you can use the line break manager to adjust paragraph structure.

Can I use this for multi-line paragraphs?

It works best with lists or single items per line. For paragraphs, consider that each line break will get the prefix/suffix added. You might prefer our text justification tool for paragraph-level formatting.

About This Tool

Privacy & Trust Note: All text processing happens directly in your browser. Your data never leaves your computer, isn't stored on our servers, and isn't shared with anyone. This is a client-side tool you can trust with sensitive information.
Related Tools: This tool complements our Text Reverser, Case Converter, and Text Sorter for comprehensive text manipulation workflows. For creative formatting, explore our Vaporwave text generator or the wavy text effects for stylized output.
Tool reviewed and content updated for clarity: Jan 2026
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