Remove Lines Containing/Not Containing

Remove lines containing or not containing a specific string with Mass Tools' free tool. Supports TXT, CSV, and XLSX uploads.

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About the Remove Lines Containing/Not Containing Tool

The Remove Lines Containing/Not Containing tool by Mass Tools removes lines that either contain or do not contain a specified string, with options to trim spaces and match case. Paste text or upload TXT, CSV, or XLSX files for instant processing.

Why Use This Tool?

  • Data Filtering: Remove lines with specific keywords or exclude lines without them.
  • Log Analysis: Clean logs by removing irrelevant entries (e.g., errors).
  • Content Formatting: Refine text lists for documents or scripts.
  • Batch Processing: Handle large text datasets efficiently.

How to Use

  • Enter a search string (e.g., "error").
  • Select "Remove lines containing" or "Remove lines not containing" the string.
  • Paste text (e.g., "Line 1\nError found\nLine 3") or upload a TXT, CSV, or XLSX file.
  • Check "Trim Output" to remove leading and trailing spaces.
  • Check "Match Case" for case-sensitive matching.
  • Click "Remove Lines" to view results.
  • Use "Undo" or "Redo" to revert or restore changes.
  • Copy or download the processed text.
  • Reset to clear inputs and results.

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