Sort Lines Alphabetically
Sort lines alphabetically. Processing for supported tools happens locally in your browser.
About Sort Lines
Use this browser-based utility for everyday tasks. Review output before relying on it and retain a copy of important originals.
Read the Sort Lines guide →About Sort Lines
Sorting lines is useful for alphabetizing a short list, reference names or labels. Keep the source list and check how capitalization, blank lines and numeric values are ordered.
How to use Sort Lines
- Paste one item per line into the input box.
- Run the sort action to arrange lines alphabetically.
- Review capitalization, punctuation and blank lines in the output.
- Check numeric items separately because text sorting may not match numeric order.
- Copy the result after confirming it suits the destination.
Good habits
Clean the list first so that blank lines and extra spaces do not affect the order. Keep a copy of the original, because sorting changes the order of the lines. For a list that contains duplicates use Remove Duplicate Lines after sorting. For rows with several columns use spreadsheet software, because this tool sorts whole lines of text.
Frequently asked questions
Will sorting keep my original sequence?
No. Sorting changes the line order. Keep the source if the original sequence has meaning.
Can it sort spreadsheet columns?
This tool processes pasted text lines, not structured spreadsheet rows. Use spreadsheet software for multi-column data.
Does 10 come after 2 when I sort numbers?
Yes, with the natural order option. A plain text sort would put 10 before 2.
Can it sort in reverse?
Yes. Choose Z to A.
More Text tools
- Word Counter: Count words in a text passage
- Character Counter: Count characters with or without spaces
- Case Converter: Change text to upper, lower or title case
- Text Cleaner: Clean repeated spaces and formatting from text
- Reading Time Calculator: Estimate how long a passage takes to read
- Remove Duplicate Lines: Remove repeated lines from a text list
Want more detail, examples and answers to common questions? Read the Sort Lines guide.