Text Sorter
Sort text alphabetically, by length, numerically, or randomly. Supports multiple separators with duplicate and blank line removal. Process text instantly in your browser with no software downloads or account registration..
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What is Text Sorter | Rune
The Text Sorter organizes your text by any criteria you need. Sort lines or items alphabetically (A→Z or Z→A), by length (shortest or longest first), numerically, using natural sort order, or randomly shuffle them.
Choose your separator, newlines, commas, spaces, or tabs, and optionally remove blank lines or duplicates in one step. Handles text of any length with real-time processing and instant output display in the interface. Supports Unicode characters, special symbols, and multiple languages for comprehensive text processing. Copy results directly to your clipboard with a single click for seamless integration into your workflow.
Key Features of Text Sorter
Everything you need for professional text sorter
7 Sort Types
Sort alphabetically (A→Z, Z→A), by length (short→long, long→short), numerically, using natural sort, or randomize completely.
Multiple Separators
Split your text by newlines, commas, spaces, or tabs, perfect for lists, CSV data, or any delimited content.
Remove Blanks & Duplicates
Optionally strip blank lines and remove duplicate entries during sorting for cleaner output.
Natural Sort Order
Sort items with numbers in a human-friendly way, 'item2' comes before 'item10', not after.
Random Shuffle
Randomly reorder your list for raffles, playlist shuffling, or randomized selection.
Live Statistics
See total items, unique items, and blanks removed update in real time as you sort.
How to Use Text Sorter
Follow these simple steps to get started
Enter Your Text
Paste or type the text you want to sort. Each line (or separated item) will be treated as one entry.
Choose Sort Type
Select from alphabetical, length-based, numeric, natural, or random sort. Pick your separator and toggle extra options.
Copy Sorted Result
The sorted text appears instantly. Copy it to clipboard with one click.
Pro Tips
- Use 'Natural sort' for filenames with numbers, it sorts 'file2' before 'file10' correctly.
- Combine 'Remove duplicates' with sorting to get a clean, ordered, unique list in one step.
- Use comma separator for CSV columns or space separator for individual words.
- Random shuffle is great for creating randomized quiz questions or playlist orders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Text Sorter
What's the difference between alphabetical and natural sort?
Alphabetical sort treats everything as text, so 'item10' comes before 'item2' (because '1' < '2' character-by-character). Natural sort understands numbers within text, so 'item2' correctly comes before 'item10'.
Can I sort comma-separated values?
Yes! Select 'Comma' as the separator, and the tool will split your text by commas, sort the items, and rejoin them with commas. This works great for CSV data or inline lists.
Is the random shuffle truly random?
The shuffle uses the Fisher-Yates algorithm with JavaScript's Math.random(), which provides uniformly distributed randomization. Each item has an equal chance of appearing in any position.
Can I remove duplicates without sorting?
The duplicate removal happens as part of the sorting process. If you want to keep original order while removing duplicates, check out our Remove Duplicate Lines tool for more options.
Is there a limit on how many lines I can sort?
No limits! The tool processes everything in your browser. It can handle thousands of lines efficiently without any server-side restrictions.
Does it preserve whitespace within lines?
Yes, whitespace within each line is preserved. Only leading/trailing whitespace on the overall input is affected. The content of each individual item stays intact.
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