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Free Online List Sorter - Sort Alphabetically & More

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What is Free Online List Sorter - Sort Alphabetically & More?

List Sorter is a utility for organizing lists of text items. Whether you have a list of names, product IDs, or keywords, this tool helps you arrange them in a meaningful order. It can handle basic alphabetical sorting (A-Z or Z-A), as well as sorting by the length of each item, which is useful for organizing keywords or tags.

How it works

The tool splits your input into an array of lines, applies the selected JavaScript sort function (localeCompare for text, length subtraction for length), and then joins the items back together with newlines.

Features & Benefits

  • Sorts lists instantly in your browser
  • Multiple sort modes: A-Z, Z-A, Length, and Reverse
  • Option to trim whitespace from items
  • Works entirely offline - your list data is never uploaded

Frequently Asked Questions

How many items can it sort?

It can comfortably handle lists with thousands of items. Extremely large lists (100k+ lines) may be limited by your browser's memory.

Does it remove duplicates?

No, it only sorts. Use the 'Remove Duplicates' tool if you need to deduplicate your list first.

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