Does the sorter ignore blank lines?

Blank lines are treated as their own (empty) entries and sorted along with the rest.

Can I sort numbers correctly?

Numbers are sorted as text by default, so "10" may sort before "2" — this matches standard alphabetical sorting.

What does case-insensitive sorting do?

It ignores uppercase/lowercase differences when comparing lines, so "Banana" and "banana" are treated the same.

Does deduplication happen before or after sorting?

Duplicates are removed first, then the remaining unique lines are sorted.

Is my list uploaded anywhere?

No — sorting happens entirely in your browser.

Is there a limit on list length?

No hard limit — very large lists are only limited by your device's available memory.

Text Tools

Text Sorter

Paste a list — one item per line — and sort it alphabetically or by length in either direction.

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Instant Results
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What Is a Text Sorter?

A text (or line) sorter takes a list — one entry per line — and reorders it alphabetically or by length, in either direction, with an optional step to remove duplicate lines along the way.

It is a quick way to organize a list of names, tags, links or code identifiers without opening a spreadsheet, and the duplicate-removal option doubles as a simple list-cleanup tool.

Who Uses This Tool?

For Business

Alphabetize a client list or product catalog before publishing.

For Personal Use

Sort a packing list or reading list alphabetically.

For Students

Alphabetize a bibliography or works-cited list.

For Offices

Sort and deduplicate a list of email addresses or usernames.

Why Use This Tool

Key Features

Four Sort Modes

Sort A→Z, Z→A, or by line length in either direction.

Optional Deduplication

Remove duplicate lines as part of the same sort.

Instant Results

Results update immediately as you paste or edit your list.

100% Private

Your list is never uploaded or stored.

The Payoff

Benefits

Faster Than a Spreadsheet

Sort a short list without opening a separate app.

Cleans as It Sorts

Remove duplicates in the same step as sorting.

Works with Any List

Names, links, tags, code — anything organized one item per line.

Step by Step

How to Use Text Sorter

Paste Your List

Add one item per line into the text box.

Choose a Sort Order

Pick alphabetical or by-length, ascending or descending.

Copy the Sorted List

Use the Copy button to grab the result.

Specifications

Technical Details

Detail	Value
Input	Plain text lists, one item per line
Processing	No practical limit — handled entirely by your browser
Output	Exact, stable sort order

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Privacy & Security

What actually happens to your file when you use this tool.

100% Client-Side

This tool runs entirely inside your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type or generate is ever sent anywhere.

No Upload, Ever

There is no file upload and no server processing step — your data never leaves your device.

Works Offline

Once this page has loaded, the tool keeps working even without an internet connection.

Nothing Stored

Nothing you enter is saved on our servers — refreshing the page clears everything.

No Tracking of Your Input

We have no way to see what you type, generate or convert with this tool.

Get Better Results

Tips

Enable Case-Insensitive Sort for Names

Turn this on so "apple" and "Apple" sort next to each other.

Sort by Length for Design Layouts

Sorting by length can help when laying out tags or labels of similar size together.

Frequently Asked Questions