Text Sorter
Sort lines of text alphabetically, by length, or numerically — ascending or descending.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter one item per line in the text box.
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Choose a sort order and whether to remove duplicates.
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The sorted list appears instantly below.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sort a comma-separated list?
Not directly — paste each item on its own line first. You can replace commas with newlines using a text editor find/replace, then sort here.
How does alphabetical sorting handle numbers?
Alphabetical sort treats numbers as text, so "10" sorts before "2" (because "1" < "2"). For correct numeric sorting, use the Numerically option.
Is the random shuffle truly random?
It uses the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm, which produces a uniform random permutation. Each result is independent — running twice on the same list will likely give different orders.
Sorting lines of text: alphabetical, numeric, and by length
Alphabetical sorting
Alphabetical sort uses locale-aware comparison (localeCompare), which handles accented characters correctly. "ä" sorts near "a", "é" near "e". Case is treated consistently — uppercase A and lowercase a are treated equally for sort order.
Common use cases
Sorting a list of names, cities, or products. Alphabetizing a bibliography or reference list. Deduplicating a list of emails or URLs. Randomizing a list of options for fair selection.
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