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Remove complete entries containing an unwanted term.
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Conditional Text Line Removal
Remove or keep entire lines from text based on whether they contain a word
Runs in your browser Free to use Editable results
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Keep or remove lines matching a phrase
Filter a multiline list by a literal word or phrase, with optional case and whole-word matching.
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Remove matching text lines
Remove matching text lines
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Practical ways to use this tool
Focused tasks
Focused review
Keep only matching lines from a larger passage.
Text preparation
Precise matching
Use case and whole-word options to avoid overly broad removal.
Features and how to use them
Choose what to retain
Matching lines can be kept or removed.
How this transformation works
Find text is matched separately against each line. Remove matching lines discards lines containing a match; Keep matching lines returns only those lines. Match case is off initially. Whole words only prevents a match when a letter, number or underscore sits directly next to the search phrase. An empty search leaves the text unchanged.
Set the available controls
Choose the options before applying the transformation.
Options and initial settings
Find text: initially "start". Matching lines: Remove matching lines, Keep matching lines. Initial choice: Remove matching lines. Match case: initially off. Whole words only: initially off.
See a small example
A short input makes the transformation easier to inspect.
View input, options and result
This example was checked with the current tool. The options shown apply only to this example; your editor keeps the settings you select.
- Input
apple pie banana bread Apple juice
- Result
banana bread
Start with your own text
Upload a text file, write directly, or try the sample.
Opening and applying the tool
The entry screen accepts one UTF-8 TXT, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML or HTM file and opens the editor. Imports are text content, not a PDF or Word conversion. Review the source and choose Conditional Text Line Removal when ready. Editing or importing alone does not apply the transformation.
Review, save or continue
Check the report before saving or continuing with the text.
Using the finished text
Result overview separates Matching lines from Lines removed and shows the input-to-result line totals. In Keep matching lines mode, the removed count describes the nonmatching lines, not the matches you retained. Copy the reviewed text or use the download icon to save UTF-8 TXT. Editing the result hides the calculated details until you run the tool again. Continue to offers compatible next tools for the current text and their limits. Review the transferred text before running the next operation.
Files, limits and privacy
- Input
- Pasted text or one UTF-8 TXT, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML or HTM file
- Output
- Editable text and UTF-8 TXT
Maximum input and result: 1 MB of UTF-8 text, with a 1,048,576-character input ceiling. Expanding transformations must also fit the result limit.
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FAQ
Good to know
Does Conditional Text Line Removal send my text to a server?
No. This tool processes text in your browser. Text-file imports and downloads stay on your device.
Can I edit and download the result?
Yes. The result remains editable. Copy it or download a UTF-8 .txt file from the result page.
How much text can I process?
Text input and generated output are limited to 1 MB to keep your browser responsive. Split larger documents into smaller parts.
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