Use natural order for numbers
Ideal for file names like "Chapter 2" and "Chapter 10".
Text Sorter: Sort Lines A–Z
Put any list in order: names, keywords, file names or references. Sort alphabetically, in natural number order, by length, or shuffle it for a random order.
- 100% free
- No sign-up
- Runs in your browser
How to use
How to use the Text Sorter (A–Z)
- Paste your list, one item per line.
- Choose a sort order.
- Tick options to ignore case, remove duplicates or remove empty lines.
- Copy the sorted list.
Private by design. Your text is processed in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is sent to a server or stored.
About this tool
Alphabetical vs natural sorting
Plain alphabetical sorting compares text one character at a time, so "10 apples" comes before "2 apples" because 1 comes before 2. Natural sorting reads numbers as whole numbers, so 2 comes before 10, which is usually what people expect for file names, versions and invoice numbers.
Sorting also handles accented letters sensibly, so "Élan" sits next to "Elan" rather than at the end of the list. Ignoring case keeps "ali" and "Ali" together.
Good to know
Sorting tips
Shuffle for fairness
Random order is handy for draws, quiz questions and test orders.
Sort by length
Useful for spotting very short or very long entries in data.
Clean as you sort
Remove duplicates and empty lines in the same step.
FAQ
Text Sorter (A–Z) FAQs
How do I sort a list alphabetically?
Paste the list, choose A to Z and copy the result.
Why does 10 come before 2?
In plain alphabetical order numbers are compared digit by digit. Choose Natural to sort them as numbers.
Can I sort in reverse?
Yes. Choose Z to A, or Reverse current order to flip the list without sorting.
Is my data stored?
No. Sorting happens in your browser.
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