Sort any list of lines in seconds. Choose alphabetical, numeric, length, or random order, then copy a clean, organized result.
How to use this Text Sorter effectively?
Paste your list with one item per line, then choose the sort type: alphabetical for words, numeric for values, length for shortest-to-longest, or random for shuffling. Pick ascending or descending order and enable ignore case to avoid capitalized entries floating to the top. If you want a clean list, toggle remove duplicates and remove empty lines before sorting. The output updates immediately, so you can experiment with different settings. Once the order looks right, copy the result and paste it into your spreadsheet, document, or tool.
Why use an online Text Sorter?
Sorting is a common task when working with lists, logs, names, or datasets. An online sorter provides instant results without building formulas or scripts. It is ideal for quick cleanup when you only need to sort once, and it works on any device with a browser. Because processing is local, you can sort internal data without uploading it. This tool also helps you standardize ordering before imports, ensuring consistent results across systems.
Features breakdown
- Alphabetical, numeric, length-based, and random sorting modes.
- Ascending and descending order with case-insensitive option.
- Remove duplicates and empty lines before sorting.
- Live preview with instant updates for fast iteration.
- Copy-ready output for spreadsheets, docs, and workflows.
- Local browser processing for privacy and speed.
Sorting tips for data cleanup
For numeric values mixed with units (like "12kg"), numeric sort extracts numbers and orders them properly. If your list contains titles, ignore case to prevent capitalization from skewing results. Use length sorting to cluster short labels or trim oversized strings. Random sorting is useful for sampling or creating fair, shuffled lists; run it multiple times for different orders. When preparing for imports, remove empty lines and duplicates first so your target system receives clean, predictable data.
FAQ
Q: Why does numeric sorting look different from alphabetical sorting?
A: Alphabetical sorting compares characters, so "100" may come before "2". Numeric sorting converts values to numbers first, which produces the expected numerical order.
Q: Is random sorting truly random?
A: Random sorting shuffles the list each time you run it. The order is not reproducible by default, so if you need a fixed random order, copy and save the output.
Q: Will duplicates be removed automatically?
A: Duplicates are only removed if you enable the remove-duplicates option. Otherwise, all lines are sorted but preserved.