Text Sorter
Sort lines of text alphabetically, numerically, by length, or randomly.
The Text Sorter arranges lines of text alphabetically, numerically, or in reverse order. It is a simple, fast way to sort any list - names, keywords, data entries, or to-do items - without opening a spreadsheet. Paste, sort, and copy.
What This Tool Does
Sorting lines of text manually is tedious, especially with long lists. Opening a spreadsheet just to sort 20 items feels like overkill. This tool sorts your lines instantly. Choose alphabetical (A-Z or Z-A), numerical, or reverse order. It handles mixed case with an option for case-insensitive sorting, ignores blank lines, and trims whitespace before comparing. Works on lists of any length - from a handful of items to thousands of lines.
Why Use This Tool
Sorting a list of items should be a simple task, but it often requires opening a spreadsheet, pasting data into a column, clicking sort, and then copying it back out. That is a lot of overhead for what should take one second. This tool sorts your text lines instantly - alphabetically, numerically, or in reverse order - without any intermediary application. It handles thousands of lines efficiently and includes case-insensitive sorting so that 'apple' and 'Apple' end up next to each other instead of in separate groups.
How to Use
- Paste your list of items into the input box, one per line.
- Choose the sort order - alphabetical A-Z, Z-A, numerical, or random.
- Toggle case-insensitive sorting if needed.
- Click Sort Text and copy or download the result.
Common Use Cases
- Sorting a list of names alphabetically
- Organizing keywords for SEO analysis
- Sorting to-do items by priority labels
- Arranging file names or paths in order
- Sorting data entries before manual review
Example
Tips
- Use numerical sort when your lines contain numbers that should be ordered by value, not alphabetically
- Enable case-insensitive mode to prevent uppercase items from sorting separately from lowercase
- Combine with Remove Duplicate Lines to get a sorted, unique list in two quick steps
Frequently Asked Questions
What sort orders are available?
Alphabetical A-Z, reverse Z-A, numerical, and random shuffle.
Does it handle mixed case?
Yes. You can toggle case-insensitive sorting so that "apple" and "Apple" are sorted together.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up required.
Can it sort numbers?
Yes. Numerical sorting compares lines as numbers rather than alphabetically, so 10 comes after 9 instead of after 1.
Is my data private?
Yes. All sorting runs in your browser. No data is sent anywhere.