Add Serial Numbers Online

Add a numbered column to your list with custom start, step, prefix and suffix.

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Add Serial Numbers

What does this tool do?

This tool adds a serial number (row number) to every line in your list, with a custom starting number, step, and optional prefix and suffix. A quick alternative to Excel fill series. Runs in your browser.

How to use Add Serial Numbers - Free Online Tool

  1. Paste your values, or click "Try with sample data".
  2. Set the start number, step, and optional prefix/suffix.
  3. Click Add Numbers.
  4. Copy or download the numbered list.

Example

Numbering a list:

Before

Item
Apple
Banana

After

No Item
1 Apple
2 Banana

A serial column is added before each value.

Excel formula alternative

Prefer a formula? You can achieve a similar result with ROW / fill series:

=ROW()-1

Excel uses ROW() or fill handle. This tool adds prefixes, suffixes, and custom steps too.

When should I use this tool?

Numbering lists and rows
Creating invoice or SKU sequences
Adding IDs with a prefix
Preparing ordered data
Generating reference numbers
Indexing survey responses

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, set any start value and step size.

Yes, add a prefix and/or suffix to each number.

No, it runs in your browser.

Yes, the number is added alongside each value.