About the Sort Text Lines
The Sort Text Lines Tool instantly alphabetizes or organizes your text lines in ascending or descending order. This essential utility helps you sort lists, organize data, arrange names, and bring order to any multi-line content with just one click.
Sorting Options
Our tool offers flexible sorting modes:
- Alphabetical (A-Z) - Standard ascending alphabetical order
- Reverse alphabetical (Z-A) - Descending alphabetical order
- Numerical - Sort by numeric value (1, 2, 10, not 1, 10, 2)
- Length - Sort by line length (shortest to longest or reverse)
- Random - Shuffle lines into random order
Case Sensitivity Options
Choose how capitalization affects sorting:
- Case-sensitive - Uppercase letters sort before lowercase (ASCII order)
- Case-insensitive - Treat "Apple" and "apple" as equivalent for sorting
Common Sorting Applications
- Contact lists - Alphabetize names and addresses
- Glossaries - Arrange terms in alphabetical order
- Keyword lists - Organize SEO keywords
- Bibliography - Sort references alphabetically
- Data files - Organize CSV rows or data entries
- To-do lists - Arrange tasks systematically
Understanding Sort Order
In standard alphabetical sorting:
- Numbers come before letters (0-9, then A-Z)
- Uppercase letters may sort before lowercase (in case-sensitive mode)
- Special characters have their own positions in the sort order
- Accented characters may sort after standard letters
Stable Sorting
When lines are equal (identical or equivalent in case-insensitive mode), their relative order is preserved from the original text. This is called "stable sorting" and ensures predictable results.