Sort Lines
Sort Lines
About Sort Lines
This tool sorts lines of text alphabetically, numerically, by length, or randomly. It is useful for organizing lists, sorting data, or randomizing items for selection.
Use the advanced options to customize sorting behavior including case sensitivity, duplicate removal, empty line handling, and different sort types.
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What is the Sort Lines Tool?
The Sort Lines tool is a text utility that organizes lines of text in various orders. You can sort alphabetically from A to Z or Z to A, numerically from lowest to highest or vice versa, by line length, or randomly shuffle lines for selection purposes.
The tool also offers natural sorting that intelligently handles mixed content like file1, file2, file10 by recognizing that 10 comes after 2 rather than before it alphabetically. This makes it perfect for sorting file names, version numbers, or any list with embedded numbers.
Advanced options let you remove duplicate lines, handle empty lines, control case sensitivity, and trim whitespace. All processing happens in your browser for complete privacy.
Common Uses for Sorting Lines
Organizing Lists
Sort shopping lists, to-do items, names, or any list alphabetically for easier reading and reference. Remove duplicates to clean up merged lists.
Data Processing
Sort data exports, CSV columns, or log entries for analysis. Numerical sorting helps with sorting by ID, date, or any numeric value.
Random Selection
Shuffle lines randomly to create fair selections, randomize quiz questions, or pick winners from a list of entries.
Code and Configuration
Sort import statements, CSS properties, or configuration entries alphabetically for consistency and easier maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sorting methods are available?
The tool offers four sorting types: Alphabetical (standard A-Z sorting), Numerical (sorts by numeric value), Length (sorts by number of characters per line), and Natural (smart sorting that handles embedded numbers correctly, like file1, file2, file10).
What is natural sorting?
Natural sorting handles numbers within text intelligently. In alphabetical sorting, file10 comes before file2 because 1 comes before 2. In natural sorting, file10 correctly comes after file2 because 10 is greater than 2. This is ideal for file names, version numbers, and similar content.
How does duplicate removal work?
When duplicate removal is enabled, the tool keeps only the first occurrence of each unique line. If case-sensitive mode is off, lines that differ only in case (like Apple and apple) are considered duplicates. The first one encountered is kept.
Is the random shuffle truly random?
Yes, the random shuffle uses a proper randomization algorithm (Fisher-Yates shuffle) to ensure all possible orderings have an equal probability. Each time you click shuffle, you get a new random arrangement.
Is my data secure?
Yes, all sorting operations happen directly in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere. This ensures complete privacy for sensitive data like names, addresses, or confidential information.