Increment a Vector
Increase components. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Increment a Vector
- 1. Paste your vectors. Enter one vector per line, in a format like (1, 2, 3) or 1 2 3. Each vector is parsed independently, so mixed sizes on different lines are fine.
- 2. Set the amount to add. Choose Amount, the value added to every component of every vector. Use a negative number to decrement instead of increment in one pass.
- 3. Choose the output wrapping. Pick Parentheses, Brackets, or None for how the result is wrapped, matching the notation your downstream code or document already uses.
- 4. Copy the incremented vectors. The updated vectors appear immediately in the output pane, one per line matching your input order, ready to paste back into your document or script.
When to use Increment a Vector
Increment a Vector adds a fixed amount to every component of one or more vectors at once. It replaces manually adding the same number to each coordinate when you have several vectors to adjust together.
- Shifting coordinates in a game level. You are moving a batch of object positions in a level file by the same offset, for example nudging every spawn point vector by (5, 0, 0) after resizing a map, without editing each line by hand.
- Adjusting a list of physics vectors. A physics homework set lists initial velocity vectors that all need a constant acceleration term added for one timestep, and incrementing them in bulk avoids repetitive arithmetic errors.
- Preparing test vectors for a unit test. You need a set of expected output vectors that are each one unit larger than your input fixtures, and generating them here is faster than computing each sum manually in the test file.
- Recalibrating sensor offset readings. A batch of 3D sensor readings needs a constant calibration offset added to every axis before analysis, and pasting them all in at once avoids editing a spreadsheet formula row by row.
Examples
One vector per line, each component +1
Input
(1, 2, 3) (0, -5)
Output
(2, 3, 4) (1, -4)
About the Increment a Vector tool
Increment a Vector runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Increase components. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's Math Tools section, 234 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
You can shape the output with 2 settings, including Amount and Wrap, and the result refreshes the moment you change one. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Does Increment a Vector cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.