Text Sorter (Alphabetical)
Paste a list below to sort it alphabetically — by line or by word, A-Z or Z-A, with an option to remove duplicates as it sorts.
Your list
Sort options
Sorted result
How to sort text alphabetically
- Paste a list into the box on the left, one item per line, or a block of running text.
- Choose to sort by line or by word, pick A → Z or Z → A, and optionally remove duplicates.
- Copy the sorted result on the right — the list re-sorts instantly whenever you change an option.
Where alphabetizing a list comes in handy
Alphabetical order makes long lists easier to scan and easier to check for missing or duplicate entries — a contact list, a bibliography, a glossary of terms, a spreadsheet column pasted in as plain text, or a list of tags before you paste them into a CMS.
Sorting by word instead of by line is useful for a different job: turning a jumble of tags, keywords, or ingredients typed on one line into an alphabetized, easy-to-scan sequence without manually reordering each one.
- SEO and content work: alphabetize a keyword list, tag set, or category list before it goes into a spreadsheet, CMS, or ad group.
- Code and config cleanup: put CSS properties, import statements, or config keys in order for easier scanning and cleaner diffs.
- Reference material: alphabetize a bibliography, glossary, index, or works-cited list.
- Contact and roster lists: sort names, emails, or attendee lists into A–Z order.
- Data cleanup: order a spreadsheet column of SKUs, IDs, or categories pasted in as plain text, with duplicates removed at the same time.
FAQ
Is this text sorter really free, with no sign-up?+
Yes. The tool runs entirely with JavaScript in your browser — there's no account, no API key, and no limit on how often you can use it.
Does my text get uploaded anywhere?+
No. Everything you paste is processed locally on your device. Nothing is sent to a server, stored, or logged.
Can I sort by word instead of by line?+
Yes, switch to word mode to sort every individual word in the text alphabetically instead of treating each line as one item.
How does the sort handle capital letters?+
By default the sort is case-insensitive, so "apple" and "Apple" are treated the same. Numbers and lines starting with numbers sort before letters.
Can I remove duplicates while sorting?+
Yes, enable the "remove duplicates" option to drop repeated lines or words from the sorted result.
Does it sort numbers naturally, like "item 2" before "item 10"?+
Yes. The sort is number-aware, so lines such as "item 2" and "item 10" are ordered by their numeric value rather than character by character — "item 2" comes before "item 10" instead of after it.
Can I use this to sort a keyword list or CSS properties?+
Yes. Paste a keyword list, tag list, or block of CSS properties and sort by line or word — handy for cleaning up SEO keyword lists, alphabetizing import statements, or tidying config keys before a commit.
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How This Sorter Works
Your text is split into lines or words and reordered live with JavaScript as you type, using locale-aware, number-aware comparison — nothing you paste is uploaded to a server or stored anywhere.
Last updated: August 28, 2026.
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