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List Sorter
Sort one item per line alphabetically.
What is this tool?
The List Sorter arranges a list, one item per line, into alphabetical order — either A to Z or Z to A — in a single click. It compares text the way a dictionary would, which is useful whenever a list needs to be scanned or checked quickly.
How to use this tool
- Paste your list into the input box, one item per line.
- Choose "A → Z" or "Z → A".
- Click "Run tool" to see the sorted list.
- Click "Copy result" to copy the sorted list, or "Clear" to start over.
Example
A list of "banana, apple, cherry" sorted A → Z becomes "apple, banana, cherry". Sorting the same three items Z → A gives "cherry, banana, apple" — the items themselves never change, only their order.
Common use cases
- Alphabetising a list of names or products
- Sorting tags or categories for a spreadsheet
- Organising a reading or shopping list
- Preparing a sorted list for a report
- Comparing two lists more easily once both are in the same order
- Checking a list for duplicates by seeing similar entries sit next to each other
Frequently asked questions
Is sorting case-sensitive? +
Sorting follows standard alphabetical order and groups similarly-cased words together, so consistent capitalisation gives the cleanest result.
Does it remove blank lines? +
Yes, empty lines are ignored so they do not appear in the sorted result.
Can I sort numbers with this tool? +
For numeric lists, the Number Sorter gives more predictable low-to-high or high-to-low ordering.
Does it remove duplicate entries? +
No, duplicates are kept and simply placed next to each other in the sorted order — use the Duplicate Line Remover first if you want them removed.
Will punctuation affect the sort order? +
Yes, punctuation and symbols are compared along with letters, so an item starting with a symbol may sort before or after letters depending on its character.