Make list review easier
Alphabetical or numeric ordering makes duplicates, gaps, and odd values easier to catch.
Sort Text Lines
Order line-based text alphabetically, numerically, or in reverse for lists, IDs, keywords, logs, and review queues.
Practical guide
Sort text lines when a list needs predictable order before review, comparison, import, or publication.
Where this fits
Deduplicate after sorting or before it
remove duplicate lines depending on whether order or uniqueness matters more.
How to use Sort Text Lines
- 1Paste one item per lineKeep each value on its own line so sorting is unambiguous.
- 2Choose sort behaviorUse case-insensitive, reverse, or numeric options when they match the list type.
- 3Copy the ordered listReview the top and bottom values to catch unexpected blanks or symbols.
Ordered list workflow
- 1
Remove Empty Lines
- 2
Sort lines
- 3
Remove Duplicate Lines
Questions worth checking
Why do numbers sort strangely?
Plain alphabetical sorting treats numbers as text. Use numeric sorting when values such as 2 and 10 need numeric order.