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Delete a Column from TSV

Delete one selected column from TSV by header name or column number.

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Use this tool to remove one selected column from TSV data. It is useful for cleaning exports, removing unwanted fields, preparing imports, simplifying reports, and quickly deleting a tab-separated column without editing every row manually.

About this tool

Use this tool to remove one selected column from TSV data. It is useful for cleaning exports, removing unwanted fields, preparing imports, simplifying reports, and quickly deleting a tab-separated column without editing every row manually.

Use delete a column from tsv when you need a fast browser-based result without extra setup. It works well for quick checks, one-off tasks, and routine formatting or calculation work.

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Why use this tool

How to use

  1. Put the header name or 1-based column number on the first line
  2. Add a blank line
  3. Paste the TSV below it
  4. Click Run Tool
  5. Review the updated TSV output

Examples

Example

Input

email

name	email	role
John	john@example.com	admin
Anna	anna@example.com	editor

Output

name	role
John	admin
Anna	editor

Removes the selected header from all TSV rows.

Example

Input

2

name	email	role
John	john@example.com	admin
Anna	anna@example.com	editor

Output

name	role
John	admin
Anna	editor

Uses 1-based column numbering.

Common errors

Forgetting the blank line between selector and TSV body

Fix: Put the selector first, then a blank line, then the TSV data.

Using a column name that does not exist

Fix: Check the TSV header row and use the exact header text.

Using index 0 instead of 1

Fix: This tool uses 1-based column numbering.

FAQ

What does Delete a Column from TSV do?

It removes one selected column from TSV data and returns the updated TSV.

Can I select a column by header name?

Yes. Put the exact header name on the first line.

Can I select a column by number?

Yes. Use a 1-based column number on the first line.

Does it keep the other columns in the same order?

Yes. It removes only the selected column and keeps the rest in order.

What if the column does not exist?

The tool returns an error message so you can fix the selector.

Use cases

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