List Sorter
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Sort Options
Sorted Result
Sort Types Explained
Common Uses
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What is a List Sorter?
A list sorter is a tool that organizes items in a list according to specific criteria. Whether you need to arrange names alphabetically, sort numbers from smallest to largest, or organize dates chronologically, this tool handles it all.
Our list sorter supports multiple sorting methods including alphabetical, numerical, by length, by date, random shuffle, and reverse order. It also includes advanced features like natural sorting (which correctly orders "file2" before "file10") and duplicate removal.
All processing happens directly in your browser, ensuring your data remains private and secure. No information is sent to any server.
Sorting Methods
Alphabetical Sort
Sort text items in dictionary order (A-Z or Z-A). Supports case-sensitive sorting and natural sorting for mixed text-number strings.
Numerical Sort
Sort items by their numeric value. Works with integers, decimals, and numbers embedded in text (extracts the numeric portion).
Sort by Length
Organize items by character count, from shortest to longest or vice versa. Useful for organizing variable-length data.
Date Sort
Sort dates chronologically. Supports various date formats including ISO 8601, US (MM/DD/YYYY), and European (DD/MM/YYYY) formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is natural sorting?
Natural sorting treats numbers within text as actual numbers rather than characters. This means "file2" comes before "file10" (unlike standard alphabetical sorting where "file10" would come first because '1' comes before '2').
Can I sort a comma-separated list?
Yes! Select "Comma" as the separator in the options. The tool supports various separators including new lines, commas, semicolons, tabs, spaces, and custom separators.
How do I remove duplicates while sorting?
Enable the "Remove duplicates" checkbox in the options. Duplicates will be removed before sorting, leaving only unique items in your sorted list.
Is my data secure?
Yes, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is not stored anywhere. Once you close or refresh the page, your data is gone.