Why Use This Tool?
Alphabetizing a list by hand is exactly the kind of work computers should do. Paste your lines, pick A–Z, Z–A, or a full reverse of the line order, and the sorted list appears instantly.
Sorting uses natural locale comparison, so numbers and punctuation land where a human would expect rather than where ASCII puts them.
How It Works
- Paste your lines — one item per line.
- Choose the sort direction.
- Copy the sorted result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sort lines alphabetically?
Paste the lines, click A → Z, and copy. Case is handled sensibly — 'apple' and 'Apple' sort next to each other rather than by raw character code.
What does reverse order do?
It flips the entire line sequence top to bottom without any alphabetical comparison — useful for newest-first lists built oldest-first.
Can I sort a list in reverse alphabetical order?
Yes — the Z → A button sorts from the end of the alphabet backward.
Tips & Things to Watch
- Remove duplicate lines first so the sorted list is clean.
- Leading spaces affect sort position — trim lines before sorting.
- Numbered lists sort by their text, so '10' lands after '1' — strip numbers to sort by content.