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Sort Lines

Sort lists alphabetically, naturally, numerically, by length or at random.

Sorting happens in your browser.

  • Runs on this device
  • Paste or type input
  • Download results
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About this tool

Reorder one-item-per-line text with predictable alphabetical, natural, numeric, length, reverse and random modes.

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Sorting happens in your browser. What you enter is not included in analytics or monitoring.

How to use Sort Lines

  1. 1Enter one value per line.
  2. 2Choose a sort mode and cleanup options.
  3. 3Copy or download the reordered result.

Common uses

  • Alphabetising names
  • Ordering numbered labels naturally
  • Shuffling a simple list

Limitations

  • Numeric modes place lines without a usable number after numeric entries.
  • Random order is intended for convenience rather than audited draws.

FAQs

What is natural sorting?

It orders embedded numbers as people expect, so item2 appears before item10.

Can sorting remove duplicates?

Yes. Enable the remove-duplicates option before sorting.

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