Text Sorter | Sort Lines Alphabetically, Numerically, or Randomly
Sort text lines alphabetically (A–Z/Z–A), by natural numeric order, line length, or random shuffle. Case-sensitive and trim options supported. Everything runs locally in your browser for privacy.
How to Use This Tool
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Paste one item per line into the input box.
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Choose sort mode: Alphabetical, Numeric, Length, or Random.
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Optionally toggle case sensitivity and trimming.
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Instantly view sorted output or click Sort to apply manually.
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Copy or download your organized result.
Use Cases & Examples
List Organization & Alphabetizing
Alphabetize names, categories, and lists for clean organization and faster lookup.
Natural Numeric Sorting (IDs, Versions)
Sort version numbers, IDs, or numeric strings naturally for data clarity.
Random Shuffling & Lotteries
Shuffle lines randomly for games, raffles, or fair team assignments.
Data Preparation & Cleanup
Pre-process text data before merging, deduplication, or export for structured results.
How Text Sorting Works
Alphabetical sorting uses localeCompare() for accurate multilingual ordering.
Numeric sorting extracts numeric values and compares naturally (1 < 2 < 10).
Length sorting orders lines based on character count ascending or descending.
Random shuffle uses Fisher-Yates for statistically unbiased randomization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Does it handle numeric sorting correctly?
A. Numeric sorting follows natural order (1, 2, 10) using locale-aware comparison and numeric extraction.
Q.Can I sort in reverse order?
A. Yes—toggle ascending or descending order (A–Z or Z–A).
Q.Can I shuffle lines randomly for team picks or lotteries?
A. Yes—Random Shuffle uses the Fisher-Yates algorithm for unbiased randomization.
Q.Is the sorting private and secure?
A. All sorting runs in your browser with no uploads, ensuring complete data privacy.
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