Sort Lines — Alphabetical & Numerical Text Sorter

About This Sort Lines Tool

This free online tool sorts the lines of any text or list. Paste a list of names, numbers, dates, or any text — then sort it alphabetically (A→Z or Z→A), numerically, by line length, in reverse order, or shuffle randomly. It is used by students, data entry operators, developers, and anyone who needs a clean, ordered list.

Sort Modes Available

• A → Z — alphabetical order, ascending
• Z → A — alphabetical order, descending
• Numeric (Ascending) — numbers sorted by value (2 comes before 10)
• Numeric (Descending) — numbers sorted high to low
• By Length — shortest lines first
• By Length Descending — longest lines first
• Reverse — flips the current order
• Shuffle — randomizes the order

Options

• Ignore case — treat apple and Apple as equal when sorting
• Trim whitespace — remove leading and trailing spaces from each line
• Remove empty lines — skip blank lines
• Remove duplicates — delete repeated lines before sorting

Common Uses

• Sort a list of names alphabetically
• Sort numeric IDs or roll numbers correctly (numeric sort)
• Order a price list from lowest to highest
• Sort dates chronologically
• Organize file names or URLs
• Randomize a list for giveaways or surveys
• Clean up a messy list before importing into Excel
• Sort by length to find the shortest or longest entries

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sort Lines tool do?

This tool sorts the lines of any text or list. You can sort alphabetically (A to Z or Z to A), numerically, by line length, in reverse order, or shuffle randomly.

Can I sort numbers correctly?

Yes. Use the Numeric sort option and the tool will sort numbers by their numeric value, so 2 comes before 10 (unlike alphabetical sorting which would put 10 first).

Can I remove duplicates while sorting?

Yes. Enable the Remove duplicates option and the tool will remove repeated lines before sorting.

Does the tool ignore case while sorting?

Yes. You can enable the Ignore case option, and the tool will treat uppercase and lowercase letters as equal while sorting.

What is the difference between alphabetical and numeric sort?

Alphabetical sort compares lines as text, so 10 comes before 2. Numeric sort treats lines as numbers, so 2 comes before 10. Use numeric sort for IDs, prices, or quantities.

Can I sort by length of lines?

Yes. Use the By Length option to sort lines by character count — shortest first or longest first.

Is this tool free?

Yes. The tool is completely free to use. No signup, no registration, and no download required.

Can I use it on mobile?

Yes. The tool works on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.