Alphabetizing a list should be effortless and with the Sort a List Tool, it is. This utility takes your multi-line input and instantly arranges it in ascending or descending order. With flexible options for case sensitivity, duplicate removal, and whitespace trimming, it’s perfect for organizing names, tags, values, or any other line-based content.
How to Use:
- Paste your list into the Input List box or import a file.
- Choose Sort Order: A → Z or Z → A.
- Toggle options for case sensitivity, remove duplicates, or trim items.
- Click Sort your sorted list appears instantly.
- Copy or export the sorted output as needed.
What Sort a List Tool Can Do
The Sort a List Tool processes any line-separated text and arranges the items alphabetically. It includes options to:
- Enable or disable case sensitivity (e.g. sort
Applevsapple) - Remove duplicate entries
- Trim leading/trailing spaces on each line
- Reverse the sort order
It supports imported content from .txt, .csv, .json, .xml, .html, and other common file types. Everything runs client-side in your browser no uploads, no waiting.
Example:
Input:
Banana
apple
Cherry
banana
Apple
cherryWith A → Z (not case sensitive) and Remove duplicates:
apple
Banana
CherrySorted List Example Table:
This table shows how various list inputs are transformed when sorted alphabetically in ascending order. It highlights how trimming, case sensitivity, and duplicate removal can affect final output great for content cleanup, tag sorting, and organizing line-based data.
| Original List | Sorted Output | Options Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Apple Carrot | Apple Banana Carrot | Default sort |
| delta Echo Bravo | Bravo Echo delta | Case-sensitive |
| zebra Alpha zebra | Alpha zebra | Remove duplicates |
| mango banana apple | apple banana mango | Trim whitespace |
| cat Dog Ant | Ant Dog cat | Ascending (mixed case) |
| apple banana apple | apple apple banana | Keep duplicates |
| 5 3 9 1 | 1 3 5 9 | Numeric sort |
| beta ALPHA gamma | ALPHA beta gamma | Preserve case |
| Yes No Maybe | Maybe No Yes | Alphabetical |
| Z a B | B Z a | ASCII-based sort |
Common Use Cases:
This tool is ideal for organizing name lists, sorting form responses, preparing datasets, cleaning up tags or keywords, and alphabetizing inventory or directory contents. Whether you’re a developer, teacher, content editor, or data analyst, it streamlines list management with a single click.
Useful Tools & Suggestions:
If you’re sorting a list, Sort Numbers can come in handy if your list contains numeric values that need proper ordering. And once you’ve got things in place, Add a List Item Counter can number each entry for easier tracking or referencing. It’s a solid combo when you’re organizing data, ranking options, or just making a long list easier to read and use.