Add Line Breaks Tool
Add line breaks to text automatically. Format long text, wrap at specific character counts, or add breaks after sentences.
Input Text
Output Text
About the Add Line Breaks Tool
The Add Line Breaks Tool is a free online utility that helps you format text by automatically inserting line breaks. Whether you need to wrap text at specific character counts, add breaks after sentences, or format text for specific applications, this tool makes it easy and instant.
Features
- After Sentences: Automatically add line breaks after periods, exclamation marks, and question marks
- After Characters: Wrap text at a specific character count per line (customizable from 10-500 characters)
- After Each Word: Place each word on its own line for list formatting or vertical text display
- Double Line Breaks: Add paragraph spacing by inserting double line breaks after sentences
- Real-time Statistics: Track character count, word count, and line count for both input and output
- Instant Processing: All formatting happens in real-time in your browser
Use Cases
Email Formatting: Format text to fit email width requirements and improve readability in email clients.
Terminal Display: Wrap text at 80 characters for proper display in terminal windows and command-line interfaces.
Code Comments: Format long comments to fit within code style guidelines and character limits.
Poetry and Lyrics: Add line breaks after sentences to format poetry or song lyrics properly.
List Creation: Convert comma-separated or space-separated items into a vertical list format.
Document Formatting: Prepare text for specific document formats with width constraints.
Social Media: Format text for better readability in social media posts and comments.
How It Works
- Paste or type your text into the input box on the left side
- Adjust the character count if you plan to use the "After Characters" option
- Choose your preferred line break method from the available buttons
- View the formatted text instantly in the output box on the right
- Copy the formatted text or download it as a .txt file
Benefits
- Saves Time: Automatically format text instead of manually adding line breaks
- Consistent Formatting: Apply uniform line break patterns across your text
- No Installation: Use directly in your browser without downloading software
- Free to Use: No registration or payment required
- Privacy Protected: All processing happens locally in your browser
- Multiple Options: Various line break methods to suit different needs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add line breaks to text?
Paste your text into the input box and choose how you want to add line breaks: after sentences, after a specific number of characters, after each word, or add double line breaks for paragraphs. The formatted text will appear instantly.
What is the character count option?
The character count option wraps your text at a specified number of characters per line. This is useful for formatting text to fit specific width requirements, such as email templates or terminal displays. You can adjust the character count from 10 to 500.
Can I add line breaks after sentences?
Yes, the tool can automatically detect sentence endings (periods, exclamation marks, and question marks) and add line breaks after each sentence, making your text easier to read.
What's the difference between single and double line breaks?
Single line breaks move to the next line, while double line breaks add extra space between lines, creating paragraph separation. Use double line breaks when you want clear visual separation between sections of text.
Is my text data secure?
Yes, all text processing happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Can I download the formatted text?
Yes, you can download the formatted text as a .txt file using the Download button.