List Sorter
Sort, deduplicate, and clean any list instantly.
About this calculator
Sort, de-duplicate and clean any list in one pass: A to Z, Z to A, numeric ascending or descending, by length or randomly shuffled. Blank lines and extra spaces can be removed at the same time.
Perfect for tag lists, keyword lists, to-do items and anything else that arrives in the wrong order.
How to use it
- Paste the list.
- Pick the sort order and tick the clean-up options.
- Press Sort List, then copy.
Options
Sort orders: A to Z, Z to A, numeric ascending, numeric descending, shuffle and by length. Remove duplicates keeps the first occurrence. Trim removes spaces around each item.
Worked example
pear, apple, fig, apple
| A to Z with duplicates removed | apple, fig, pear |
| Numeric descending (10, 2, 33) | 33, 10, 2 |
Tips and common mistakes
- Shuffle is handy for draws and quiz order.
- Use numeric sorting for prices and IDs.
- Remove duplicates before counting entries.
- Trim items first.
- Copy the result into a spreadsheet column.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sort a list online?
Paste it, pick the order and press Sort List.
Can it shuffle?
Yes.
Does it remove blank lines?
Yes.
What is numeric sort?
Sorting by numeric value rather than characters.
Can I sort by length?
Yes.
Does it keep duplicates?
Only if you leave remove duplicates off.