August 23, 2026 4 min read
How to Sort Text Lines Alphabetically
Learn how to sort a list of text lines alphabetically, in reverse, or randomly — and remove duplicates at the same time.
Learning how to sort text alphabetically saves you from reordering a long list by hand. Whether it is names, keywords, tasks or data, a sorting tool arranges every line in seconds and can clean up duplicates while it works.
Ways to sort a list
- A to Z — standard alphabetical order.
- Z to A — reverse alphabetical order.
- Random — shuffle the lines, great for draws.
Sorting options that matter
| Option | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Ignore case | Treats "Apple" and "apple" the same. |
| Numeric aware | Puts 2 before 10 correctly. |
| Remove duplicates | Keeps only unique lines. |
How to sort in steps
Paste your list with one item per line, choose an order, and copy the result. It is that simple.
Everything runs in your browser, so even long or private lists never leave your device.
Sort your list now
Our Sort Text tool orders lines A→Z, Z→A or randomly and can remove duplicates in one step, and if you only want to strip repeats the Duplicate Line Remover focuses on that. For how natural alphabetical ordering works under the hood, MDN documents localeCompare. Paste, sort, copy — done.