Sort a List
Sort list items alphabetically or numerically. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Sort a List
- 1. Paste your list. Enter your items into the input pane, one per line. Names, numbers or arbitrary text all work as long as each item is on its own line.
- 2. Choose a sort method. Pick Alphabetical to sort text order, Numeric to sort by numeric value, or Length to sort by how many characters each item has, whichever matches what the list represents.
- 3. Set order and case sensitivity. Turn on Descending to reverse the sort direction, and Case sensitive if uppercase and lowercase letters should sort separately instead of being treated as equal.
- 4. Copy the sorted list. The output pane shows your items in the chosen order. Copy the sorted result into your spreadsheet, document or script.
When to use Sort a List
Sort a List orders a pasted list alphabetically, numerically or by item length. Reach for Sort a List whenever a list needs to be in a specific order before you present it or feed it into another tool.
- Alphabetizing a contact or team list. A list of names was pasted in the order people signed up, but a directory page needs them alphabetized before publishing.
- Sorting a list of prices numerically. A pasted list of dollar amounts needs to go from lowest to highest for a pricing comparison, which a plain alphabetical sort would get wrong since it treats them as text.
- Ordering tags by length for a word cloud. A tool that generates a tag cloud looks better when shorter tags come first. Sorting by Length arranges the list that way before you feed it into the generator.
- Reversing an existing sort with descending order. A list is already alphabetized A to Z but you need it Z to A for a specific report layout, which the descending option handles without re-sorting manually.
Examples
Sort items A→Z
Input
cherry apple banana
Output
apple banana cherry
About the Sort a List tool
Sort a List runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Sort list items alphabetically or numerically. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's List Tools section, 114 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
You can shape the output with 3 settings, including Sort by, Descending (reverse) order and Case sensitive, and the result refreshes the moment you change one. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sort a List cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.