All Tools VerseKeep the First Items of a List
Keep only the first few items of a list and drop the rest, choosing how many to keep from the top.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
Processed locally in your browser. Your text never leaves this tab.
How to Use Keep the First Items of a List
- Paste your list. One item per line.
- Set how many to keep. Choose the number of items to keep from the top of the list.
- Keep the first items. Everything below the cut is dropped, leaving just the top of the list.
- Copy the result. Click Copy result. It all runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does keeping the first items do?
It is like the head command on a computer: it keeps the chosen number of items from the top of the list and drops the rest.
What if I ask for more items than the list has?
You get the whole list back unchanged, since there is nothing extra to drop.
Can I keep zero items?
Yes. Setting the number to zero returns an empty result, which can be handy when scripting.
Does it change the order of the items?
No. The items kept stay in their original order; only the ones past the cut are removed.
Is my list uploaded?
No. The trimming runs in your browser and your list never leaves the tab.
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