Sort and Clean Text Lists
Sort any line-based list alphabetically in either direction, remove duplicates, and trim stray whitespace in one place. It gives structure to unsorted exports in seconds.
Using the List Sorter: step by step
- Enter your list in the input box with one item per line.
- Click Sort A-Z for ascending order or Sort Z-A for descending order.
- Use Remove Duplicates or Trim Lines first if the list needs cleaning.
- Copy the sorted result from the output box.
What people use the List Sorter for
- Alphabetizing attendee or team member lists for reports.
- Sorting product SKUs or file names into a predictable order.
- Cleaning pasted command output before sharing it in documentation.
- Preparing glossaries or indexes where entries must appear in order.
Inside the List Sorter
Sorting uses the standard JavaScript comparison for strings, which orders entries by their Unicode code points; this matches everyday alphabetical order for plain English text. The duplicate remover and line trimmer run before sorting when enabled, so the final output is clean as well as ordered. All operations execute locally, so lists containing personal or client names never leave the browser.
Limitations worth knowing
Unicode ordering places uppercase letters before lowercase and may order accented characters differently than a locale-aware word processor would.
List Sorter FAQ
Can I sort numbers correctly?
Plain text sorting treats numbers as strings; pad them with leading zeros for reliable numeric ordering.
Does sorting change my original input?
No, the sorted version appears in a separate output box, leaving your input untouched.
Is there a size limit?
No hard limit; performance depends on your device for very long lists.
Last reviewed: October 2026.