Text Sorter
Sort lines of text alphabetically, numerically, or by length.
Free browser-based tool · Runs 100% on your device · Last updated
What is the Text Sorter?
The free Text Sorter organises any list of lines using multiple sort modes: A–Z (case-insensitive), A–Z (case-sensitive), Z–A, By length (short first), By length (long first), and Random shuffle. Paste in a list of names, URLs, keywords, or any line-by-line data and get a perfectly ordered result in milliseconds.
- → Sort a list of names alphabetically before sending a roster or report.
- → Order keywords by length to prioritise short-tail terms in an SEO campaign.
- → Randomly shuffle a list of options for a fair draw or A/B test rotation.
- → Sort URLs, file names, or slugs alphabetically for consistent ordering.
- → Organise bullet points or numbered items in a draft document.
How to Use the Text Sorter
- 1 Paste your line-by-line text into the input area (one item per line).
- 2 Click a sort mode button: A–Z (case-insensitive), A–Z (case-sensitive), Z–A, By length ↑, By length ↓, or Shuffle.
- 3 The sorted list appears instantly in the output panel.
- 4 Click Copy to copy the sorted result to your clipboard.
Key Features
- 🔤 Multiple sort modesAlphabetical (case-aware or not), reverse, length-based, and random shuffle.
- ⚡ One-click sortingClick any mode button to sort instantly — no waiting.
- 📋 Copy outputGrab the sorted list with a single copy button.
- 🔒 100% privateSorting happens in your browser. Your list is never uploaded.
Example Usage
Banana apple Cherry date
apple (A–Z case-insensitive) Banana Cherry date
Frequently Asked Questions about the Text Sorter
- What is the Text Sorter?
- The Text Sorter is a free online tool that lets you sort lines of text alphabetically, numerically, or by length. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded to a server.
- Is the Text Sorter free?
- Yes — the Text Sorter is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.
- Is my data uploaded or stored?
- No. The Text Sorter processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.
- Does the Text Sorter work offline?
- Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Text Sorter works without an internet connection.
- Which browsers does the Text Sorter work in?
- The Text Sorter works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.
- What is the difference between case-insensitive and case-sensitive sort?
- Case-insensitive treats "Apple" and "apple" as equal, sorting them together. Case-sensitive places uppercase letters before lowercase (ASCII order), so "Cherry" comes before "apple".
- Can the free Text Sorter sort numbers numerically?
- No — it sorts lexicographically. "10" will come before "9" in a text sort. For numeric sorting, ensure all numbers are zero-padded to the same length.
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