Sort Text Lines
Organize lists instantly. Sort alphabetically, by length, or randomize. Clean duplicates and standardise formats.
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What is Sort Text Lines?
Sort Text Lines is more than just an alphabetizer. It's a comprehensive toolkit for organizing, cleaning, and transforming text lists. Whether you need to sort names for a directory, randomize a raffle list, or clean up messy data by removing duplicates and whitespace, this tool handles it all instantly and securely. For a dedicated tool to just remove repeats, try Remove Duplicate Lines.
Why Use This Tool?
Organize Directories
Instantly alphabetize huge lists of names, emails, or locations. Use Natural Sort to ensure numbered items (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 10) are ordered correctly.
Randomize Everything
Need to pick a winner or break a pattern? Use our true-random Shuffle feature to mix up your lines or even the words within them.
Clean & Deduplicate
Don't let duplicates ruin your data. Check one box to Trim Whitespace and Remove Duplicates while you sort.
Features
Alphabetical & Natural
Smart sorting that understands both letters and numbers naturally.
Length Sorting
Order lines by character count (Shortest to Longest or vice-versa).
Reverse & Transform
Reverse text characters or shuffle words within lines for creative effects.
Smart Cleanup
Auto-trim whitespace and remove duplicate lines with a single click.
100% Private
Runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
File Support
Upload .txt, .csv, or .log files directly to sort massive lists instantly.
How to Use
- Input: Paste your list or upload a file into the Input box.
- Choose Sort: Select "Alphabetical", "By Length", or "Shuffle". Use the direction buttons for Ascending/Descending.
- Refine: Enable "Natural Sort" for numbered lists, or "Case Sensitive" for strict ordering.
- Transform (Optional): Use "Randomize Words" or "Reverse Text" for special transformations.
- Clean & Export: Check "Remove Duplicates" and "Trim Whitespace", then Copy or Download your perfect list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Natural Sort'?
Natural sorting treats numbers inside text as actual values. Standard sorting sees '10' as coming before '2' (because '1' < '2'). Natural sorting correctly orders them as '1, 2, 10'. This is essential for numbered lists.
Can I randomize the order of words inside a line?
Yes! Enable the 'Randomize Words' option to shuffle the words within each line independently, while keeping the lines themselves in your chosen order.
How does 'Reverse Text' work?
The 'Reverse Text' feature flips every character in the line like a mirror. 'Apple' becomes 'elppA'. This is useful for encryption puzzles or data obfuscation.
Can I remove duplicates while sorting?
Yes, simply check the 'Remove Duplicates' box. The tool will automatically delete any repeated lines before presenting your sorted list.
Does this tool work with large files?
Absolutely. Since it runs in your browser, it can process thousands of lines instantly without needing to upload anything to a server.
Can I ignore punctuation while sorting?
Yes, enabling 'Ignore Punctuation' will sort words based purely on their letters. This means 'Apple' and '.Apple' will be treated as the same word for sorting purposes.
How do I sort by line length?
Select 'By Length' in the 'Primary Sort' controls. You can then choose 'Shortest First' or 'Longest First' using the direction buttons.
Is my data secure?
100% Secure. We do not store or see your data. All processing happens locally on your device.
Can I undo a shuffle?
Since shuffle is random, you cannot 'undo' it to get the exact previous random state, but you can always re-sort the list alphabetically to restore order.
Does case sensitivity affect sorting?
Yes. If 'Case Sensitive' is unchecked (default), 'apple' and 'Apple' are treated as equal. If checked, 'Apple' (uppercase) will usually come before 'apple' (lowercase) depending on standard ASCII rules.