📝 Line Break Counter

Professional line break counter that detects and counts different line ending formats (CRLF, LF, CR). Perfect for code cleanup, document formatting, and text analysis. Handles cross-platform line endings and provides detailed breakdown of line break types.

Paste or type your text to count line breaks. Supports all line ending formats (CRLF, LF, CR).
Choose how to detect and count line breaks in your text
Count line breaks that create empty/blank lines in the text statistics

Line Break Analysis:

📝 LINE BREAKS

Text Analysis Complete

45 total line breaks detected • Mixed format

📄 Text Sample (512 characters analyzed)

function calculateTotal() {
  let sum = 0;
  for (let i = 0; i < items.length; i++) {
    sum += items[i].price;
  }
  return sum;
}

// Usage example
const total = calculateTotal();
console.log('Total:', total);
✓ 512 characters • 11 lines • 10 line breaks
📊

Total Line Breaks

10

All formats combined

🖥️

Unix/Linux (LF)

8

\n characters

💻

Windows (CRLF)

2

\r\n sequences

🍎

Classic Mac (CR)

0

\r characters

🔍 Line Ending Format Analysis

/* Line Break Detection Results */
Total line breaks found: 10
Format distribution:
→ Unix/Linux (LF): 8 occurrences (80%)
→ Windows (CRLF): 2 occurrences (20%)
→ Classic Mac (CR): 0 occurrences (0%)
/* Format Recommendation */
Primary format: Unix/Linux (LF)
Status: Mixed line endings detected

📈 Text Statistics

11 Lines
Total text lines
10 Breaks
Line separators
1 Empty
Blank lines
Mixed Format
Ending types

💡 Format Analysis:

This text uses mixed line ending formats. Consider normalizing to a single format (typically LF for cross-platform compatibility) for consistent code formatting and version control.

How to Use This Line Break Counter

How to Use the Line Break Counter

  1. Paste Your Text: Copy and paste text, code, or documents into the text input area
  2. Choose Detection Mode: Select auto-detection for comprehensive analysis or specific format for targeted counting
  3. Configure Options: Choose whether to include empty lines in your analysis
  4. Get Results: Click "Count Line Breaks" to see detailed breakdown by line ending type
  5. Analyze Format: Review the format distribution and recommendations for standardization

How It Works

How the Line Break Counter Works

Our line break counter analyzes text character by character to identify different line ending formats:

  • CRLF Detection: Identifies Windows-style \r\n sequences
  • LF Detection: Finds Unix/Linux/Mac \n characters
  • CR Detection: Locates classic Mac \r characters
  • Format Analysis: Provides percentage breakdown and recommendations
  • Statistics: Counts total lines, breaks, and empty line occurrences

The tool handles mixed formats and provides detailed reporting for code cleanup and formatting standardization.

When You Might Need This

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CRLF, LF, and CR line endings?

CRLF (\r\n) is used by Windows, LF (\n) is used by Unix/Linux/Mac, and CR (\r) was used by classic Mac systems. Our tool detects and counts all three formats automatically.

Why does my text show mixed line ending formats?

Mixed formats occur when files are edited on different operating systems or when copying text from various sources. This can cause version control and formatting issues, so our tool helps identify these inconsistencies.

How does the line break counter handle empty lines?

Empty lines are counted as part of the total line structure. You can choose to include or exclude them in the analysis. Empty lines still contain line break characters that separate text sections.

Can I use this tool for large text files and code documents?

Yes, the line break counter efficiently processes large text inputs including code files, documentation, logs, and data files. It provides detailed breakdown by line ending format type.

Will this tool help standardize my code formatting for version control?

Absolutely! The tool identifies mixed line endings that can cause git and other version control issues. It shows you exactly which formats are present so you can normalize them appropriately.