Alphabetical List Sorter
Sort names, headings or other list entries alphabetically. Put one entry on each line and choose ascending or descending order.
How to use Alphabetical List Sorter
1. Paste or type your text or list into the box. 2. Choose any options shown, then select Sort. 3. Select Copy result to copy the answer. 4. Select Reset to clear the box and start again.
Why use this tool?
An alphabetical list is easier to scan when you are organising names, references or headings. This sorter keeps repeated entries, so you can sort first and decide separately whether duplicates should be removed.
How the calculation works
Sort trimmed non-empty lines using English base-sensitivity collation; preserve input order for equal keys. Entries are non-empty trimmed lines. Blank lines are ignored; repeated entries remain separate row slots unless the tool explicitly removes duplicates. Commas inside a line are retained. Case/diacritics are compared at base sensitivity. Descending reverses sort direction while retaining stable equal-key order.
Example
Worked example: List = "banana\nApple\ncherry"; Sort Direction = "Ascending". Result: Apple banana cherry.
Practical tip
Put each complete entry on its own line. A comma inside an entry stays with that entry.
Frequently asked questions
How does the sorter handle capital letters and accents?
It compares entries using English alphabetical sorting without treating a capital letter or an accent as a separate letter. Entries that compare equally keep their original order.
Are blank lines or duplicate entries removed?
Blank lines are ignored and spaces at the ends of each entry are trimmed. Duplicate entries remain. Use Duplicate Line Remover if you want one copy of each entry.
How do I copy the result or start again?
Select Copy result after running the tool to copy the displayed answer. Reset clears the text and result, so keep a separate copy of any text you want to save.