#272 · Lists, Sorting & Lines Text Tool

Filter Lines by Keyword

Filter Lines by Keyword keeps or removes lines based on matching words, phrases, or patterns. Use it to isolate log events, extract customer records, clean lists, or remove rows that include unwanted terms.

Text Input

Paste text, configure options, then process
text

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How to use this text tool

  • Paste or upload your text file.
  • Choose the processing mode and enter any keyword, range, quote, or delimiter option.
  • Enable cleanup options such as trimming, deduplication, sorting, or live preview.
  • Run the tool, review the result card, then copy or export the output.

What this tool does

Filter Lines by Keyword processes text directly in your browser and returns a clean output plus practical statistics. The result card helps you confirm how many lines, items, matches, or characters were changed before you copy the result.

Processing logic: normalize line endings, apply the selected filter action option, run cleanup options, generate output, then calculate quality and export data.

For very large pasted files, preview the output before replacing production data. Browser-based processing keeps the text local to the page.

Example

Sample input: apple pie banana bread green apple orange juice

Use cases

  • Clean copied spreadsheet cells or CSV-like lists.
  • Prepare log, code, or database text before analysis.
  • Convert vertical lists into compact strings or compact strings into lines.
  • Standardize text for documentation, SEO tasks, or developer workflows.

Tips for better output

  • Use live preview for small and medium inputs.
  • Disable live preview before pasting very large files.
  • Use trim and remove empty values when working with copied spreadsheet data.
  • Use JSON or CSV export when you need a reusable processing report.

Processing details

The tool uses line-based or delimiter-based parsing depending on the selected mode. It preserves original item order unless sorting is enabled, and it keeps duplicate values unless deduplication is enabled.

Complex quoted CSV, nested delimiters, or malformed regular expressions may require a dedicated CSV or regex tool. Always review output for high-stakes data.

FAQ

How do I filter text by keyword?

Paste your text, enter a keyword, choose keep or remove mode, and run the filter.

Can I keep only lines that contain a word?

Yes. Select Keep matching lines and enter the word you want to extract.

How do I exclude lines with certain words?

Select Remove matching lines and enter the unwanted word or phrase.

Can I filter lines with multiple keywords?

Yes. Separate keywords with commas or line breaks and use the matching options.

Can I filter lines using Regex?

Yes. Enable the Regex option and provide a valid pattern.

Processing modules

ModulePurpose
Input parserReads pasted text, uploaded text, and drag-and-drop files.
Option engineApplies mode, keyword, delimiter, length, or output preset choices.
Cleanup layerTrims values, removes empty items, deduplicates, or sorts when enabled.
Result reportShows output statistics, quality score, and export-ready JSON or CSV.

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