Sort Strings
Sort a list of strings alphabetically, numerically or by length. 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 Strings
- 1. Paste a list of strings. Enter one string per line into the input pane, such as a list of names, file paths, or product codes. Sort Strings treats each line as one item to order.
- 2. Choose the Sort by mode. Pick Alphabetical for standard dictionary order, Numeric to compare the numeric value found in each line, or Length to order lines by how many characters they contain.
- 3. Set Descending order and Case sensitive. Turn on Descending order to reverse the result, and turn on Case sensitive to keep uppercase letters sorted separately from lowercase rather than treating them as equal.
- 4. Copy the sorted list. Copy the reordered lines out of the output pane, ready to paste into a spreadsheet, config file, or wherever the list needs to appear in order.
When to use Sort Strings
Sort Strings orders a line-separated list alphabetically, numerically, or by length, with control over case sensitivity and direction. Use it any time you have a list pasted in an arbitrary order that needs to read consistently.
- Alphabetizing a list of file names. A directory listing or import statement block came out in file-system order, and you want it alphabetized to match your project's style guide or to spot duplicates.
- Ranking items by length. You have a list of usernames or SKUs and want to see the shortest ones first, perhaps to check a minimum length requirement. Sort by Length surfaces them immediately.
- Ordering version numbers correctly. A changelog lists version strings like 1.2 and 1.10, and alphabetical order would misplace 1.10 before 1.2. Numeric sort mode compares them by value instead.
- Preparing a case-insensitive comparison. A list mixes uppercase and lowercase entries that should be treated as equivalent for ordering purposes, such as tag names from different contributors. Leaving Case sensitive off groups them naturally.
Examples
Sort strings A→Z
Input
cherry apple banana
Output
apple banana cherry
About the Sort Strings tool
Sort Strings runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Sort a list of strings alphabetically, numerically or by length. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's String Tools section, 159 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 Strings 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.