Sort Lines Alphabetically Online
Paste any list of text — one item per line — and sort it A to Z, Z to A, by length, reverse, or shuffle randomly. Free, instant, no signup.
How to sort a list alphabetically online
Put each item on its own line in the text box above (one item per line), then click Sort A → Z. The sorted list appears below — click Copy to grab it. Use Sort Z → A for reverse alphabetical. Use Shuffle randomly to randomize the order.
Frequently asked questions
How do I alphabetize a list in Word?
In Microsoft Word: select your list, go to Home → Paragraph → Sort button (AZ↓). Choose "Text" and "Ascending". Alternatively, paste your list here and click Sort A→Z — it's faster and works on any device including phones.
How do I sort a list in Google Sheets?
In Google Sheets: select the column, go to Data → Sort Sheet → A to Z. For a text list that's not in a spreadsheet, paste it here instead — one item per line, click Sort A→Z, copy the result.
Is the sort case-sensitive?
No — the sort is case-insensitive, so "apple", "Apple", and "APPLE" are treated as equal and sorted together. This is the behavior most users expect when alphabetizing a mixed-case list.
Can I sort numbers?
The sort treats all input as text, so numbers sort lexicographically — 10 comes before 2 because "1" comes before "2" alphabetically. For true numeric sorting, put your numbers in a spreadsheet and use the numeric sort option there.
Can I sort comma-separated items?
This tool sorts line by line. To sort comma-separated items: replace commas with newlines first (paste into a text editor, Find & Replace ", " with a newline), sort here, then replace newlines back with commas.
How do I sort a list in Python?
Use the built-in sorted() function to return a new sorted list: sorted_list = sorted(my_list). To sort in place, use my_list.sort(). Both default to ascending (A→Z) order. Add reverse=True for descending order, and key=str.lower for case-insensitive sorting.
How do I alphabetize a list in Excel?
Select the column you want to sort, then go to Data → Sort A to Z (or Sort Z to A for reverse). If your list has a header row, make sure "My data has headers" is checked. For a plain text list not in a spreadsheet, paste it here and use the Sort A→Z button — it's faster.
How do I sort a list in Google Sheets?
Select the cells you want to sort, go to Data → Sort range → Sort range by column A (A to Z). To keep a header row in place, check "Data has header row." For a text list outside a spreadsheet, paste it here instead — no spreadsheet required.
How do I sort bullet points in Word?
Select the bulleted list, then go to Home → Paragraph group → Sort button (the AZ↓ icon). Set "Sort by" to Paragraphs, Type to Text, and choose Ascending or Descending. Alternatively, paste the list here (without bullet symbols), sort it, then paste back into Word.
Can I sort numbers numerically, not alphabetically?
This tool sorts text, so numbers sort lexicographically — 10 appears before 2 because "1" comes before "2" as text. For true numeric sorting, paste your numbers into a spreadsheet (Excel or Google Sheets) and use its numeric sort option. The "Sort by length" option here sorts by character count, not numeric value.
How do I sort a list by last name?
Rearrange names to "Last, First" format first — for example, change "John Smith" to "Smith, John". Then paste the list here and sort A→Z. The sort will order alphabetically by last name. After sorting, you can reformat the names back to "First Last" if needed.
What does "shuffle randomly" do?
Shuffle randomly randomizes the order of your lines using an algorithm similar to the Fisher-Yates shuffle — each line has an equal probability of ending up in any position. Every run produces a different result. It's useful for randomizing quiz questions, creating random assignment orders, or splitting a list into random groups.