How to Use This Tool
Enter Your Text
Type directly into the input area, paste content with Ctrl+V, or upload a .txt file by clicking Upload or dragging the file onto the input.
Choose Sort Order
Pick A to Z for ascending alphabetical, Z to A for descending, or Reverse to flip the original line order without alphabetizing.
Set Your Options
Toggle Case sensitive to distinguish uppercase from lowercase. Toggle Remove blank lines to strip empty lines from the result.
Copy or Download
Click Copy to put the sorted text on your clipboard, Download to save it as a .txt file, or Clear All to start over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool really free?
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Yes, completely free with no limits, no sign-up, and no watermarks. Everything runs in your browser.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
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No. Your text never leaves your device. All sorting happens directly in your browser. No server uploads, no external calls, 100% private.
What sort modes are available?
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Three: A to Z (ascending alphabetical), Z to A (descending alphabetical), and Reverse (flip the original line order without alphabetizing).
What does Case sensitive do?
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When off (the default), 'Apple' and 'apple' are treated as equivalent for sorting. When on, uppercase letters sort separately from lowercase.
What does Remove blank lines do?
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When on, empty lines and whitespace-only lines are stripped from the output before or after sorting.
Does it handle accented characters correctly?
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Yes. The tool uses locale-aware comparison, so characters like e with an accent, n with a tilde, and u with an umlaut sort correctly alongside their base letters.
Does it preserve formatted tables?
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Yes. Lines that are part of text-based tables with box-drawing characters are detected and kept in their original position. Only non-table lines are sorted.
Can I upload a file?
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Yes. Click Upload to pick a .txt file, or drag and drop a text file directly onto the input area.
Will my text be saved if I refresh?
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Yes. Your input is saved on your device automatically. Click Clear All to wipe everything.
Do numbers sort correctly?
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Numbers sort as text, not by value. So '9' comes after '10' because '9' is greater than '1' alphabetically. Pad with leading zeros (01, 02, 10) for correct numeric ordering.
What Is Sort Lines Alphabetically?
Sort Lines Alphabetically is a free tool that reorders the lines in your text alphabetically (A to Z or Z to A) or reverses their original order, all right in your browser. It supports case-sensitive and case-insensitive sorting, blank line removal, and locale-aware comparison for accented characters. No server uploads, no external calls, 100% private.
The output updates live as you type. Formatted tables within your text are automatically detected and kept in place so they are not broken by the sort. Great for organizing lists, cleaning up data, and preparing text for comparison.
Features Explained
A to Z Ascending Sort
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Sorts lines in alphabetical order from A to Z. The most common sort for organizing name lists, glossaries, and keyword lists.
Z to A Descending Sort
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Sorts lines in reverse alphabetical order from Z to A. Useful for finding the last items or reversing a sorted list.
Reverse Original Order
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Flips the original line order without alphabetizing. The last line becomes the first. Great for reversing logs, numbered lists, or chronological data.
Case Sensitive Option
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When on, uppercase and lowercase sort separately. When off (the default), they are treated as equivalent. Use case-sensitive for code; leave it off for human-readable lists.
Remove Blank Lines
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When on, empty lines are stripped from the output. Prevents blank lines from grouping at the top or bottom of the sorted result.
Table-Aware Sorting
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Lines inside text-based tables with box-drawing characters are detected and kept in place. Only non-table lines are sorted, so formatted tables stay intact.
Locale-Aware Comparison
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Accented characters sort correctly alongside their base letters. Works for most European and international languages.
Live Real-Time Output
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The output updates instantly as you type, paste, or change settings. No Sort button to click.
File Upload and Drag-Drop
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Click Upload to pick a .txt file, or drag and drop a text file directly onto the input area.
100% Browser-Based Processing
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All sorting happens directly in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server.
Who Is This Tool For?
Web Developers
Sort import statements, environment variables, configuration keys, and dependency lists.
Data Analysts
Organize data columns, sort lookup lists, and prepare datasets for comparison or merging.
Writers and Editors
Alphabetize glossaries, bibliographies, index entries, and reference lists.
Students
Sort vocabulary lists, study terms, and reference materials for assignments and exams.
Teachers
Sort class lists, grade entries, and reference materials for lesson planning.
Project Managers
Organize task lists, attendee names, and feature backlogs alphabetically.
System Administrators
Sort hostnames, IP addresses, user lists, and log entries.
SEO Specialists
Sort keyword lists, URL lists, and sitemap entries for review and deduplication.
Translators
Sort source terms alphabetically to create organized glossaries for translation projects.
Librarians
Sort book titles, author names, and catalog entries.
Accountants
Sort account names, ledger entries, and vendor lists.
HR Professionals
Sort employee names, candidate lists, and department rosters.
Researchers
Sort bibliography entries, participant IDs, and data labels.
Legal Professionals
Sort case names, statute references, and contract clause lists.
Email Marketers
Sort mailing lists and subscriber data before deduplication or segmentation.
Content Managers
Sort tag lists, category names, and URL slugs for CMS organization.
Bloggers
Sort tag clouds, link collections, and resource lists for blog posts.
Journalists
Sort source lists, interview names, and reference links.
Social Media Managers
Sort hashtag lists, handle collections, and posting schedules.
Pharmacists
Sort drug names, compound lists, and inventory entries.
Musicians
Sort setlists, song titles, and artist names for playlists.
Gamers
Sort leaderboard entries, player names, and item lists.
Freelancers
Sort client names, project lists, and invoice entries.
Anyone
Sort any list of lines alphabetically for any reason.
Common Use Cases
| Use Case | Recommended Settings |
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| Sort a name list | A to Z, case insensitive |
| Sort code imports | A to Z, case sensitive |
| Reverse a log file | Reverse order |
| Sort a glossary | A to Z, case insensitive, remove blanks |
| Sort environment variables | A to Z, case sensitive |
| Reverse a numbered list | Reverse order |
| Sort email addresses | A to Z, case insensitive |
| Sort file paths | A to Z, case sensitive |
| Sort and clean a keyword list | A to Z, case insensitive, remove blanks |
| Sort CSS properties | A to Z, case sensitive |
Tips for Best Results
Numbers sort as text
'9' comes after '10' alphabetically because '9' is greater than '1'. Pad numbers with leading zeros (01, 02, 10) for correct numeric ordering.
Remove blank lines first
Turn on Remove blank lines to strip empty lines before sorting. This prevents blank lines from grouping at the top of the output.
Case sensitive for code
When sorting code (imports, variables, properties), turn on Case sensitive. For human-readable lists like names and glossaries, leave it off.
Reverse for latest-first
Use Reverse to flip chronological data so the most recent entries appear first. No alphabetizing happens in this mode.
Tables stay intact
If your text contains formatted tables with box-drawing characters, they are detected and kept in place. Only non-table lines are sorted.
Combine with deduplication
Sort your lines first, then use Remove Duplicate Lines to eliminate duplicates. A sorted, deduplicated list is easy to scan.
Accented characters work correctly
The tool sorts characters like e with accent, n with tilde, and u with umlaut correctly alongside their base letters.
Upload large files
For large lists or log files, use the Upload button or drag and drop instead of pasting.
Download for safekeeping
Click Download to save the sorted text as a .txt file before pasting it into its final destination.
Privacy is built in
Your text is processed entirely on your device and is never sent anywhere. Click Clear All to wipe the input and saved copy at any time.
Privacy & Security
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