Quote List Items

Add quotes around list items with custom symbols.

Input
List Item Separator
Split list items by a symbol.
Split list items by a regex.
Input Separator. Enter split character or regex.
Quote Symbols
Left Quote.
Right Quote.
Quote Options
Skip items that are empty.
Add quotes even if items already have quotes.
Output Separator
Join the quoted items with this symbol.
Output

What this tool is for

Add quotes around list items with custom symbols.

The useful question is not whether the page transformed something, but whether it transformed the right unit in the right way for the next step in your workflow.

What this tool changes

Quote List Items applies a focused transformation to the input so you can compare the before and after without writing a custom script for a one-off task.

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.

When people usually reach for it

Prepare CSV values.

Wrap items for code.

Standardize quoted lists.

Examples

Quick before and after

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

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

Why results sometimes look unexpected

Unexpected output usually comes from one of three places: the wrong unit of transformation, hidden formatting in the source, or an option that changes the rule being applied.

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.