Text Sorter
Sort text lines in various ways
Text Sorter organizes multi-line text using various sorting methods: ascending, descending, by line length, reverse order, or random shuffle. It supports Unicode-based sorting for English (A-Z), Korean (๊ฐ๋๋ค), Japanese, and other languages. Ideal for organizing lists, preprocessing data, alphabetizing glossaries, and arranging items in a consistent order.
๐ How to Use
- Enter text to sort (one item per line)
- Select your preferred sorting method
- Choose from ascending, descending, by length, etc.
- Copy the sorted result
โจ Features
- โAscending/descending sort
- โSort by line length
- โRandom shuffle
- โReverse order
- โMulti-language support
๐ก Use Cases
- โขProject Managers: Sort feature lists and requirements alphabetically for organized documentation.
- โขDevelopers: Alphabetize import statements, CSS properties, or dependency lists for cleaner code.
- โขData Analysts: Sort text data to discover patterns, spot outliers, or prepare data for further processing.
- โขTeachers: Arrange student name lists alphabetically for attendance sheets and gradebooks.
- โขContent Managers: Sort tags, categories, and glossary terms to improve navigation and searchability.
๐ฏ Tips
- โธNumbers in text are sorted lexicographically โ '2' comes after '10'. Pad with leading zeros (e.g., '02') for correct numeric ordering.
- โธUse random shuffle to randomize quiz questions, raffle entries, or playlist orders.
- โธLength-based sorting is great for organizing CSS properties or variable names from shortest to longest.
- โธReverse order is handy for flipping chronological data to show newest items first.
โ FAQ
Q. Does it support non-English sorting?
A. Yes, it supports alphabetical sorting for various languages.
Q. How are numbers sorted?
A. Numbers are sorted as strings. '10' may come before '2' in alphabetical order.
Q. Is the sorting case-sensitive?
A. Yes, it follows Unicode order where uppercase letters sort before lowercase by default. For case-insensitive sorting, convert text to lowercase first.
Q. What happens to duplicate lines?
A. Duplicate lines are preserved as-is. If you want to remove duplicates, use the Duplicate Line Remover tool first, then sort.
Q. How are blank lines handled?
A. Blank lines are placed at the beginning (ascending) or end (descending) of the sorted result.