Rotate a List

Rotate your list up, down, left, or right with the Rotate a List Tool. Shift items by any amount, wrap around the edges, or chop from either end. Perfect for reordering CSV lines, queues, or plain text entries. Includes copy, export, and styled import options, all live on the same page.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml
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Options
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How to Use:

  1. Paste your list into the input box or use the Choose File button to load a supported text file.
  2. Select a rotation direction: Left (start moves to end) or Right (end moves to front).
  3. Set how many positions to rotate using the Rotate by number field.
  4. Toggle Wrap around on or off to choose between circular shifting or trimming.
  5. The rotated output appears instantly on the right.
  6. Use Copy Output, Export to File, or Clear All as needed.

What Rotate a List Tool can do:

  • Rotate any list of lines by a chosen number of steps.
  • Switch between wrapping or chopping depending on your needs.
  • Preview everything in real-time without reloads.
  • Supports file input for .txt, .csv, .tsv, .json, and other plain-text formats.
  • Keeps track of how many items remain after rotation.

Example:

Before:

apple
banana
cherry
date
eggplant

After rotating right by 2 (wrap on):

date
eggplant
apple
banana
cherry

After rotating left by 2 (wrap off):

cherry
date
eggplant

Common Use Cases:

If you’re managing text lists like tasks, user queues, or spreadsheet lines, this tool makes it easy to reorder things quickly. Wrap-around lets you cycle through entries like a carousel, while trimming rotation lets you chop off top or bottom lines all without ever reloading the page.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re rotating a list, Shift List Items gives you finer control over how many positions things move perfect for partial rotations or repeating shifts. And if you’re doing visual layouts or cyclical patterns, Create a Symmetric List can help balance the output after a few spins. Whether you’re testing variations, randomizing content flow, or just reshaping structure, these tools make list manipulation way smoother.

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