Group List Items

Group list items into fixed-size batches with separators and wrappers.

Input
Input Item Separator
Separate input list items by any character.
Separate input list items by a regexp.
Separator. Enter a character or regular expression here.
Empty Items and Padding
Ignore empty items and don't include them in the groups.
Fill non-full groups with a custom item (enter below).
Padding Symbol. Use this character or item to pad non-full groups.
Group Size and Separators
Group Size. Number of items in a group.
Item Symbol. Item separator character.
Group Separator. Group separator character.
Left Wrap. Group's left wrap symbol.
Right Wrap. Group's right wrap symbol.
Output

What this tool actually changes

Group list items into fixed-size batches with separators and wrappers.

The main value here is precision. You can inspect the transformation before the content goes into code, documentation, a spreadsheet, or another parser.

What the generator produces

Group List Items produces new output from rules, parameters, or patterns instead of editing an existing document. That makes input settings more important than input text, because the settings are what define the shape of the result.

List tools usually treat each line or separator-delimited value as a discrete item, so separators and blanks affect the result.

This tool is deterministic: the same input and the same settings produce the same output every time. All processing happens in your browser, so your input stays on your device during the transformation.

Practical situations where it helps

Chunk lists into arrays.

Prepare grouped exports.

Format items into rows.

Examples

Quick before and after

Input
Group List Items input:
Email: john.doe@example.com
Status: active

Output
Group List Items output:
Email: john.doe@example.com
Status: active

Settings drive the output

Input
Start: 1
Count: 3

Output
1
2
3

What to check before blaming the output

Generators are only as useful as the settings behind them. When the output seems off, check the count, range, delimiter, seed values, or pattern options before judging the result itself.

For deterministic tools, the same input and the same settings should reproduce the same result. If not, the input likely changed in a small but meaningful way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the same input and settings always produce the same output?

Yes. This tool is deterministic, so repeating the same input with the same settings produces the same result.

Does this tool process data in the browser or on a server?

This tool runs locally in your browser, so your input is processed on your device rather than being uploaded for server-side conversion.