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Sort Lines

Sort lines alphabetically, numerically, by length or randomly.

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Understanding your result

Use numeric sorting for lists of numbers so that 2 comes before 10. Blank lines are removed from the output.

Formula and method

Alphabetical sorting uses locale comparison; numeric sorting compares the leading number on each line; length sorts by character count; shuffle randomises the order.

Worked example

“banana, apple, cherry” sorted A→Z becomes “apple, banana, cherry”.

How to use this tool

  1. Paste your lines.
  2. Choose the sort order and options.
  3. Copy the sorted result.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using alphabetical order on numbers (which puts 10 before 2).

About the Sort Lines

Reorder a list of lines alphabetically, numerically, by length or at random, with optional de-duplication.

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Frequently asked questions

Can it shuffle a list?

Yes. Choose “Shuffle” to randomise the order.