Unwrap Items from Text - Remove Prefix and Suffix from List Items Online

What is the Unwrap Items from Text Tool?

The Unwrap Items from Text tool removes specified text from the beginning and end of each item in your list. Use it to strip brackets, HTML tags, quotes, or any other wrapper characters from around your list entries.

How to Use the Unwrap Items from Text Tool

Enter your wrapped list - Paste list items that have text wrappers around them
Set text to remove - Enter the left and right text you want to strip from each item
Choose separator mode - Use literal characters or regex for splitting
Configure options - Toggle empty item skipping
Get your output - The unwrapped list appears instantly

Common Use Cases

Remove HTML tags like <li> and </li> from list items
Strip Markdown formatting like ** bold markers
Remove brackets, parentheses, or quotes from around items
Clean up formatted data for further processing

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if an item doesn't have the specified wrapper text?

If a list item doesn't start with the left text or end with the right text, it's left unchanged. Only items that match both the left and right text patterns will have them removed.

Can I remove wrapping from items with different separators?

Yes! Use regex mode to specify a pattern that matches all the different separators in your input list. This is useful for lists that mix commas, semicolons, and spaces as delimiters.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely. All processing is done client-side in your browser. Your data is never uploaded or stored.