Sort lines of text alphabetically, numerically, or by length. Choose ascending or descending order and case sensitivity.
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About the Text Line Sorter
This free online tool allows you to quickly sort lists of text lines based on various criteria. Whether you need to alphabetize names, order numbers, arrange items by length, or simply organize a list, this sorter makes it simple and efficient.
How to Use the Sorter
Using the Text Line Sorter is easy:
Paste your text list (one item per line) into the input box above.
Select your desired sorting options: method (Alphabetical, Numerical, Length), direction (Ascending, Descending), and whether to consider case sensitivity.
Click the 'Sort Lines' button.
Your sorted list will appear in the results box below.
Sorting Options Explained
Alphabetical: Alphabetical: Sorts lines based on standard alphabetical order (A-Z for ascending, Z-A for descending).
Numerical: Numerical: Attempts to sort lines based on their numeric value. Lines that aren't valid numbers might be treated as 0 or sorted based on standard string comparison rules depending on the browser's implementation.
Line Length: Line Length: Sorts lines based on the number of characters in each line (shortest to longest for ascending, longest to shortest for descending).
Case Sensitive Sort: Case Sensitive Sort: When checked, sorting distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase letters (e.g., 'Apple' comes before 'banana'). When unchecked (default), case is ignored ('Apple' and 'apple' are treated as equivalent for sorting position).
Common Use Cases
Alphabetizing lists of names, items, or keywords.
Ordering numbered lists or data numerically.
Arranging lines based on character count (e.g., finding shortest/longest lines).
Cleaning up and organizing data copied from spreadsheets or documents.
Preparing lists for use in other applications or scripts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is there a limit to the number of lines I can sort?
A: While there's no hard limit set by the tool, sorting extremely large lists (many thousands of lines) can consume significant browser resources and may become slow or unresponsive depending on your computer.
Q: How are empty lines handled?
A: Empty lines are typically sorted to the beginning when sorting alphabetically or numerically in ascending order, and to the end in descending order. Their length is 0 for length sorting.
Q: How does numerical sort handle non-numeric lines?
A: Lines that cannot be interpreted as numbers are usually treated as having a value of 0 or NaN (Not a Number), which affects their position relative to actual numbers. Their order relative to other non-numeric lines might depend on standard string sorting.