Question 1

How does the tool detect duplicate lines?

Accepted Answer

Each line in your input is separated by its line break and the first instance is kept while subsequent matches are removed.

The original order of unique entries is preserved, which makes it perfect for cleaning log files, mailing lists, or tag spreadsheets.

Question 2

Does whitespace or capitalisation affect the comparison?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Duplicate detection is exact, so extra spaces or different letter casing produce separate entries.

Trim or normalise your text before pasting if you need case-insensitive deduplication.

Question 3

Can I control which line is kept when duplicates exist?

Accepted Answer

The first appearance of a line is retained and later duplicates are removed, ensuring the earliest record stays in place.

If you prefer the newest value, reverse the list in your editor first and then run it through the tool.

Question 4

What types of text is this most useful for?

Accepted Answer

Use it to clean CSV exports, product catalogs, contact lists, error logs, or any dataset with one record per line.

Because the deduplicated output is plain text you can immediately paste it back into spreadsheets, analytics tools, or source files.

Question 5

Can it handle very large inputs?

Accepted Answer

The browser-based deduplicator works well for thousands of lines, and most lists process instantly.

For extremely large datasets consider splitting the file into chunks to keep performance snappy.

Question 6

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Removal happens entirely in your browser, which keeps private information such as emails or IDs confined to your device.

Clear both panes when you are done processing sensitive material.

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