Text Sorter

Text Tools

Sort lines of text alphabetically (A-Z or Z-A), numerically, by length, or randomly (shuffle) with case sensitivity and deduplication controls.

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Zero Server Uploads

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Who Is Text Sorter Built For?

Developers organizing lists of imports, CSS properties, and configuration arrays
Data analysts sorting lists of names, cities, product codes, and customer records
Writers organizing alphabetical bibliographies, glossaries, and index entries

Key Benefits & Core Capabilities

Multiple Sorting Algorithms

Alphabetical (A-Z / Z-A), Natural Numeric (1, 2, 10 instead of 1, 10, 2), Line Length, and Random Shuffle.

Natural Sorting for Numbers

Correctly orders items with embedded numbers (e.g., item1, item2, item10) naturally.

Deduplication & Trimming Options

Optionally strip empty lines and remove duplicate entries while sorting.

100% In-Browser Privacy

Sort private customer datasets and proprietary code with zero server upload.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use Text Sorter

  1. 1
    Paste TextEnter lines of text or a list into the input box.
  2. 2
    Pick Sort MethodChoose Alphabetical (A-Z), Reverse (Z-A), By Length, Natural Sort, or Random Shuffle.
  3. 3
    Copy Sorted ResultClick Copy to clipboard or download the sorted text.

How It Works & Technical Architecture

The Text Sorter splits your text into an array of lines and applies optimized JavaScript sorting algorithms.

For alphabetical and numeric ordering, it utilizes Intl.Collator with numeric collation enabled ({ numeric: true, sensitivity: "base" }) for accurate natural language sorting across international alphabets.

The sorted line array is joined and rendered back to the output view in milliseconds.

Practical Use Cases & Applications

Alphabetizing Bibliographies & Glossaries

Sort book references, author lists, and glossary definitions in alphabetical order.

Sorting Code Imports & Variables

Alphabetize JavaScript ES6 import statements and CSS property rules for clean code reviews.

Organizing CSV & Data Lists

Sort product SKU lists, zip codes, and customer rosters numerically or alphabetically.

Random List Shuffling

Randomize participant names for prize drawings, contest winners, or flashcard study lists.

Supported Formats & Input Options

Plain Text ListsCode ImportsNumerical DataCSV Rows

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Natural Numeric Sorting?

Standard alphabetical sorting puts "item10" before "item2". Natural sorting recognizes embedded numbers, ordering them correctly: item1, item2, item10.

Can I sort lines by character length?

Yes. You can sort from shortest line to longest line, or vice versa.

Does the sorter support international alphabets (e.g. Spanish, German, French)?

Yes. Softnag uses locale-aware unicode collation to sort international characters correctly.

Is my text uploaded to any server?

No. All sorting algorithms run strictly within your local browser memory.

Can I remove duplicate lines while sorting?

Yes. Check the "Remove Duplicates" option to deduplicate and sort your list in a single click.

What is natural sorting?

Natural sorting orders numbers within text logically so that "Item 2" comes before "Item 10" rather than lexical ordering.