Text Sorter (Sort Lines)
Free online text sorter. Sort lines alphabetically or numerically, ascending or descending, with options to ignore case and remove duplicates. Runs 100% in your browser.
What is the difference between alphabetical and numeric sorting?
Alphabetical sorting compares character by character, which puts '10' before '2' because the character 1 comes before 2. Numeric sorting compares values, correctly ordering 2 before 10. Choosing the wrong one is why file lists show item-1, item-10, item-2.
This sorter offers both, ascending or descending, plus case-insensitive comparison and duplicate removal in one pass — covering the four options that handle nearly every list-sorting job.
How to use
- 01Paste the lines you want to sort into the input box.
- 02Pick the order (A→Z or Z→A) and toggle numeric sort, ignore case or remove duplicates.
- 03Click Sort lines.
- 04Copy or download the sorted list.
Frequently asked questions
- How does numeric sort differ from alphabetical sort?
- Alphabetical sort treats '10' as smaller than '2' because it compares character by character. Numeric sort compares the actual values, so 2 comes before 10.
- Can I sort and remove duplicates at the same time?
- Yes — enable the Remove duplicates option and the sorted output will contain each unique line once.
- Is my list uploaded to a server?
- No. Sorting runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript.