How do I sort a list alphabetically online? +
Paste your list into the input box with one item per line, select your sort order (A-Z, Z-A, by length, numerical, or random), then click Sort Lines. The sorted list appears instantly on the right and can be copied or downloaded with one click.
Can I sort lines and remove duplicates at the same time? +
Yes. Enable the Remove Duplicates option before sorting. The tool will sort your lines and simultaneously remove any duplicate entries. You can choose whether duplicate detection is case-sensitive or case-insensitive using the Case-insensitive toggle.
What is the difference between case-sensitive and case-insensitive sorting? +
In case-sensitive sorting, uppercase letters come before lowercase letters — so "Apple" appears before "banana". In case-insensitive sorting, case is ignored and words are sorted purely alphabetically regardless of capitalization, so "apple" and "Apple" are treated as equal entries.
How does numerical sorting work? +
Numerical sorting treats lines as numbers and sorts them in correct numeric order. Without this, alphabetical sorting gives 1, 10, 2 because "10" starts with "1". With numerical sorting, you get the correct order: 1, 2, 10. This is ideal for sorted lists of numbered items, prices, or rankings.