Text Sorter
Sort lines alphabetically or numerically, in ascending or descending order.
A text sorter arranges lines alphabetically or numerically, ascending or descending, to organize lists and data quickly.
How to Use the Text Sorter
- Paste your lines. Enter items, one per line.
- Choose type and order. Sort alphabetically or numerically, ascending or descending.
- Copy the result. See the sorted list.
This tool processes your input locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
What Is Text Sorter?
A text sorter organizes lines alphabetically or numerically so you can find items, prepare data and build clean lists.
What is a text sorter?
It takes newline-separated lines and reorders them alphabetically or numerically, in ascending or descending order. Numeric sorting is important so that 10 comes after 9.
Alphabetical vs numeric
Alphabetical sorting orders text like a dictionary. Numeric sorting compares numbers so values sort by magnitude rather than by their first digit.
Key Features
- Alphabetical or numeric sort
- Ascending or descending
- Local processing
Examples
- Alphabetical: "banana, apple" → "apple, banana".
- Numeric: "10, 2, 1" → "1, 2, 10" (not "1, 10, 2").
Common Use Cases
- Organizing lists
- Sorting data
- Preparing reports
Tips & Best Practices
- Use numeric sorting for values that are numbers.
Limitations
- Alphabetical sorting uses locale-aware comparison and may order differently across languages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sort numerically?
Yes, choose the numeric option so numbers sort by magnitude.
Is it free?
Yes, and it runs locally.