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Text Sorter

Organize any line-based list alphabetically, in reverse, or by line length.

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Sort any line-based list alphabetically or by length

Toolyma arranges lines in ascending alphabetical order, descending alphabetical order or from shortest to longest. Each input line is treated as one list item.

Sorting and copying happen in your browser, so your list is not uploaded to Toolyma.

How to use Text Sorter

  1. Paste your list.Enter one item per line in the input area.
  2. Choose a sort order.Select A–Z, Z–A or Shortest first.
  3. Inspect the sequence.Check blank lines, capitalization and locale-sensitive ordering.
  4. Copy the result.Place the sorted list on your clipboard for reuse.

Practical ways to use this tool

Alphabetize names

Arrange a plain-text list for easier scanning.

Reverse a catalogue

Switch from ascending to descending order in one click.

Order by length

Place shorter labels, phrases or codes before longer entries.

Organize copied rows

Turn an unsorted text export into a consistent list.

Privacy, accuracy and limitations

  • Line-based sorting: every newline creates a separate item.
  • Locale comparison: alphabetical modes use the browser’s locale-aware text comparison.
  • Length mode: Shortest first compares the number of characters in each line.
  • Duplicates remain: sorting does not remove repeated lines; use Duplicate Line Remover when needed.

Frequently asked questions

Which sorting modes are available?

A–Z, Z–A and Shortest first.

Does the sorter remove duplicate lines?

No. Use Duplicate Line Remover before or after sorting.

How are accented letters sorted?

The result follows the locale-aware comparison provided by your browser.

Does Shortest first count spaces?

Yes. It compares the complete character length of each line.

Does Toolyma store my list?

No. Sorting runs locally in your browser.