Sort Lines Alphabetically
Sort text lines alphabetically A-Z or Z-A. Free browser tool — no signup.
Quick Answer
Paste text to sort lines alphabetically (A→Z or Z→A), or reverse/shuffle the line order.
How to Use the Sort Lines Alphabetically
- Use the input area to provide your data.
- The tool processes it instantly in your browser.
- Copy or download the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is sorting case-sensitive?
- Sorting uses locale-aware comparison with case-insensitive ('base') sensitivity, so 'Apple' and 'apple' sort as equivalent, and capital letters do not automatically sort before lowercase.
What is Sort Lines Alphabetically?
A sort lines tool reorders lines of text alphabetically using locale-aware string comparison that handles special characters, accented letters, and mixed case correctly. Sorting is an essential operation for organizing lists: alphabetizing product lists, sorting keyword spreadsheet exports, ordering email lists, arranging code constants, and organizing any line-separated data. This tool provides four sorting options: ascending (A→Z), descending (Z→A), reverse (flip the order without sorting), and random shuffle. The locale-aware comparison ensures that 'café' and 'Cafe' sort correctly relative to each other, unlike simple ASCII comparison.
How to Use Sort Lines Alphabetically
- Paste your text with one item per line.
- Click Sort A → Z or Sort Z → A for alphabetical order.
- Click Reverse Lines to flip order without sorting.
- Click Shuffle Lines for random order.
Examples
zebra apple mango banana cherry
Common Use Cases
- Alphabetizing product lists for catalogs and menus
- Sorting keyword lists for SEO analysis
- Organizing code variable or constant lists
- Alphabetizing bibliography and reference lists
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