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First Line Extractor

Extract the first non-empty line from text instantly.

Tool

Use this first line extractor to return the first non-empty line from pasted text, notes, logs, or copied content. It is useful for cleanup, previews, and quick extraction tasks.

About this tool

Use this first line extractor to return the first non-empty line from pasted text, notes, logs, or copied content. It is useful for cleanup, previews, and quick extraction tasks.

Use first line extractor 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. Paste multi-line text into the input box.
  2. Run the tool to extract the first non-empty line.
  3. Review the result in the output area.
  4. Copy the extracted line if needed.

Examples

Example

Input

Title line
Second line
Third line

Output

Title line

Returns the first non-empty line from the text.

Example

Input


First visible line
Another line

Output

First visible line

Skips blank lines and extracts the first visible text line.

Common errors

Expecting blank lines to be returned.

Fix: This tool returns the first non-empty line.

Using single-line input and expecting multiple results.

Fix: This tool always returns only one line.

Expecting trimming inside the extracted line.

Fix: Leading and trailing whitespace is trimmed from the returned line.

FAQ

What does First Line Extractor do?

It returns the first non-empty line from the text.

Does it ignore blank lines at the top?

Yes. It skips blank lines and extracts the first visible line.

Can I use it on logs or notes?

Yes. It works on any multi-line text.

Does it return more than one line?

No. It returns only one extracted line.

How is it different from Last Line Extractor?

First Line Extractor returns the first non-empty line, while Last Line Extractor returns the last non-empty line.

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