Text Line Sorter
Alphabetize a list, sort by length, shuffle randomly, or flip the order — this line sorter handles any list you throw at it, with one-click copy when you're done.
How the Text Line Sorter Works
This tool processes text line by line in your browser. Each line is treated as a separate item for sorting.
Choose your sorting method: alphabetical (A-Z or Z-A), by line length, numerical, random shuffle, or reverse order. Options include removing blank lines and trimming whitespace before sorting.
The sorted output appears instantly with a copy button for easy transfer to your document, spreadsheet, or code.
Common Use Cases
Alphabetize names: Sort lists of names, locations, or items alphabetically for directories, rosters, or indexes.
Organize code imports: Sort import statements alphabetically to maintain clean, consistent code style.
Sort data by value: Use numerical sorting to order prices, quantities, or measurements from smallest to largest.
Randomize quiz options: Shuffle answer choices for tests and quizzes to prevent pattern guessing.
Clean up copied data: Remove blank lines and trim whitespace from data pasted from websites or documents.
Reverse list order: Flip a list upside-down, useful for reversing stack traces or chronological data.
Sorting Methods Explained
Alphabetical A-Z: Standard dictionary order. "Apple" comes before "banana". Case-insensitive by default.
Alphabetical Z-A: Reverse alphabetical order. Useful for finding items at the end of the alphabet quickly.
By line length: Sorts from shortest line to longest (or vice versa). Useful for organizing text by complexity.
Numerical: Sorts by numeric value. "2" comes before "10" (unlike alphabetical where "10" comes before "2").
Random shuffle: Randomizes line order. Each shuffle produces a different arrangement.
Reverse order: Flips the entire list. The last line becomes first, first becomes last.
What to Know Before Using This Tool
One item per line: Each line is treated as a separate sortable item. Multi-line entries won't work correctly.
Whitespace affects sorting: Lines with leading spaces may sort differently. Use the trim option to normalize.
Numbers in text: Alphabetical sorting treats numbers as characters. "Item 10" comes before "Item 2". Use numerical sort for pure number lists.
Large lists work fine: The tool handles thousands of lines, but very large lists may take a moment to process.