List Sorter (Alphabetic)
Sort a multi-line list alphabetically A-to-Z — paste lines and get them sorted instantly. Free, client-side list sorter for names and keywords.
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Common Use Cases
Alphabetizing lists
Sort names, tags, dependencies, or glossary terms A-to-Z for documentation and configs where order conventions matter.
Organizing imports and keys
Sort import statements, translation keys, or property lists that style guides require in alphabetical order.
Preparing data for comparison
Sort two exports the same way so a line-by-line diff aligns matching entries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the alphabetical sort case-sensitive?
- Yes — it uses JavaScript's default Unicode sort, where all uppercase letters order before lowercase ("Banana" sorts before "apple"). For case-insensitive results, lowercase the list first with the Lowercase Converter, then sort.
- How are numbers in lines sorted?
- Lexicographically, not numerically — "10" sorts before "9" because character 1 precedes 9. Pad numbers with leading zeros (09, 10) if you need natural numeric ordering.
- How are blank lines and leading spaces treated?
- Blank lines sort to the top, because an empty string precedes every other value. Leading whitespace counts as part of the line, so an indented entry sorts by its space character rather than by the word you can see — trim the text first if that is not what you want.
- Can I remove duplicates at the same time?
- Not in one pass here. Sort first, then run the result through Remove Duplicate Lines — with the list already ordered, any duplicates sit adjacent to each other, which also makes them easy to eyeball before you strip them.
- How do I sort by length instead of alphabetically?
- Use Sort Lines by Length for shortest-first, which is the usual choice when you are scanning for outliers or truncation problems. Alphabetical order is about finding a known entry; length order is about spotting the ones that do not belong.
- Is my data private when I use this tool?
- Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript — nothing you type is transmitted to, logged by, or stored on any server. You can safely process confidential text, tokens, or code.