Line Sorter
Sort text lines alphabetically, by length, or in reverse order. Remove duplicates and organize lists instantly.
How to Sort Lines
Step 1: Enter Your List
Paste or type items with one item per line. Click "Sample" for an example.
Step 2: Choose Sort Order
Select from: Ascending (A-Z), Descending (Z-A), By Length (Short to Long), By Length (Long to Short), or Reverse.
Step 3: Remove Duplicates (Optional)
Check the "Remove Duplicates" option if you want to eliminate duplicate lines.
Step 4: Click Sort Lines
Your lines will be sorted according to your selected criteria.
Step 5: Copy Results
Click "Copy Output" to copy the sorted list to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ascending order?
Ascending (A-Z) sorts items alphabetically from A to Z. Numbers come before letters.
What is descending order?
Descending (Z-A) sorts items in reverse alphabetical order from Z to A.
When should I sort by length?
Sorting by length is useful for word lists, finding shortest/longest items, or organizing by complexity.
What does "Remove Duplicates" do?
It removes duplicate lines, keeping only unique items. The first occurrence is preserved.
Is the sort case-sensitive?
The sort is case-insensitive by default. Capital and lowercase letters are treated the same in ordering.
Can I sort URLs or file paths?
Yes, URLs and file paths are sorted as text strings. However, special characters may affect the order.
What about empty lines?
Empty lines are treated as separate items and will be sorted to the beginning or end depending on the sort order.
Is this useful for CSV data?
Yes, you can paste CSV data and sort by lines. However, for complex sorting, use a spreadsheet application.
Can I sort numbers?
Numbers are sorted as text strings. "10" comes before "2" in alphabetical sorting. For numeric sorting, use a spreadsheet.
Is my data private?
Yes, all sorting happens in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server and is completely private.
About Line Sorting
Line sorting is useful for organizing and managing lists:
- List Organization: Organize items, tasks, or contacts alphabetically
- Duplicate Removal: Find and remove duplicate entries from lists
- Data Cleaning: Sort and deduplicate imported data
- Word Lists: Organize dictionary entries or vocabulary
- URL Management: Sort URLs and remove duplicates from link lists
- CSV Processing: Basic sorting before importing to databases
- Find Patterns: Sorting can help identify trends or similar items
- Readability: Organized lists are easier to scan and search