Tools

Text Sorter

Sort lines alphabetically, reverse, by length, or randomly.

Result

How to Use the Text Sorter

Paste your list or text into the input box, choose a sort method, and click the button. The sorted result appears in the output box ready to copy.

Sort Methods

A → Z (Alphabetical)

Sorts lines in ascending alphabetical order, case-insensitive. Numbers come before letters.

Z → A (Reverse Alphabetical)

Sorts lines in descending alphabetical order.

Shortest First

Sorts lines by character length, shortest to longest. Useful for identifying brief entries in a list or organising tags by length.

Longest First

Sorts lines by character length, longest to shortest. Useful for spotting verbose entries that may need trimming.

Random Shuffle

Randomises the order of all lines. Useful for creating randomised lists for tests, quizzes, or random sampling.

Common Use Cases

  • Keyword lists: sort SEO keywords alphabetically before reviewing or importing.
  • To-do lists: reorganise tasks by priority or alphabetically.
  • Word lists for typing practice: shuffle a word list for varied custom typing practice.
  • Data cleanup: sort before deduplicating — use alongside the Duplicate Line Remover.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sort a list alphabetically online?

Paste the list with one item per line, choose A to Z, and click the sort button. Sorting is case-insensitive, so apple and Apple group together. Copy the sorted result from the output box. It works for any line-separated data: names, keywords, email addresses, or bookmarks.

Can I shuffle lines into random order?

Yes. Choose Random Shuffle to rearrange all lines in a random order. Each click produces a new arrangement, which is useful for randomising quiz questions, picking a fair order for presentations, or creating varied word lists for typing practice from the same source material every session.

How are lines starting with numbers sorted?

Lines are compared by character codes, and digits come before letters, so a line starting with 10 sorts above one starting with apple. Note that plain-text sorting is not numeric: 10 sorts before 2 because comparison happens character by character. Zero-pad numbers (02, 10) if you need true numeric order.

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