📋 What is a Text Sorter?
A text sorter is a tool that rearranges multiple lines of text based on a specific sorting criterion. Whether you need to alphabetize a list of names, organize keywords, sort data entries by length, or shuffle items randomly, this tool handles it instantly. Instead of manually cutting, pasting, and reordering lines one by one, you can sort hundreds of lines in a single click with accurate and consistent results every time.
🔄 Available Sort Types
- Ascending (A to Z) — Sorts lines in alphabetical order. Perfect for organizing name lists, glossaries, bibliographies, and reference materials.
- Descending (Z to A) — Sorts lines in reverse alphabetical order. Useful for reverse indexes or when you need the opposite of standard alphabetical sorting.
- By Length (Short to Long / Long to Short) — Sorts lines based on character count. Great for data analysis, identifying outliers, or reviewing UI string lengths.
- Random Shuffle — Randomizes the order of all lines. Ideal for creating random sequences, shuffling quiz questions, assigning presentation order, or running simple lotteries.
- Reverse — Flips the current order of lines without any alphabetical sorting. Handy when you want to read a list from bottom to top.
💡 Common Use Cases
- Alphabetize student rosters, attendee lists, or membership directories
- Quickly sort data copied from spreadsheets or CSV files
- Organize blog tags, SEO keywords, or metadata lists
- Sort import statements, variable names, or config entries in code
- Randomly shuffle items for team assignments or giveaway draws
- Use case-sensitive mode for precise sorting control
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the tool handle mixed-case text?▼
By default, sorting is case-insensitive, meaning "Apple" and "apple" are treated equally. You can enable the Case Sensitive option to distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters, where uppercase letters will be sorted before lowercase ones.
Are blank lines included in the sort?▼
Yes, blank lines are treated as valid lines and included in the sorting process. Since blank lines have zero length, they will appear at the top when sorting by length in ascending order.
Is there a limit to how many lines I can sort?▼
There is no hard limit since all processing happens in your browser. However, extremely large texts with tens of thousands of lines may take a moment to process. For typical use cases, sorting is nearly instantaneous.
What is Text Sorter?
Sort lines of text alphabetically (A-Z or Z-A), numerically, or by length. Remove duplicates while sorting. Perfect for organizing lists, sorting names, or arranging data.