Indented Outline ↔ Nested List
Convert between indented plain text outlines and nested Markdown/HTML lists. Perfect for creating structured documentation.
About the Indented Outline ↔ Nested List
Our free online Indented Outline ↔ Nested List converter transforms simple indented plain text outlines into properly nested Markdown or HTML lists — and back again. Use tabs or spaces to indicate hierarchy levels in your outline, then convert to clean Markdown unordered/ordered lists or semantic HTML. Essential for writers, documentation authors, and developers who need to quickly create structured lists from rough outlines. All processing runs in your browser.
Features
- Convert indented outlines to Markdown lists
- Convert indented outlines to HTML nested lists
- Convert Markdown/HTML lists back to indented outlines
- Tab or space indentation detection
- Ordered and unordered list support
- Real-time preview
- 100% private — browser-only processing
How to use this tool
The Indented Outline ↔ Nested List works right in your browser — no signup, no installation. Follow these steps:
- Select conversion direction: Outline to List or List to Outline.
- Paste your indented outline or formatted list into the input area.
- Choose output format (Markdown or HTML).
- Copy the converted output.
Frequently asked questions
What indentation styles are supported?
Both tabs and spaces are supported. The tool auto-detects your indentation style from the input.
Can I convert Markdown lists back to outlines?
Yes. The reverse conversion is supported. Paste a Markdown list and get a clean indented outline.
Does it support ordered (numbered) lists?
Yes. Both ordered (1. 2. 3.) and unordered (-, *, •) list types are supported for conversion.
Using the results
Bulk text edits that would take ages by hand happen in one step with the Indented Outline ↔ Nested List. It applies your changes the moment you make them, entirely in the browser, so your content stays on your device and the result is ready to copy immediately.