Text lines sorter

Sometimes, you just want to get something simple done. You have a short list of text lines, perhaps a series of words, names or product codes, and you want to put them in alphabetical order. The list might have come from a spreadsheet, an email or something you just typed out from memory. Whatever the case, you do not feel like opening Excel, writing a script, or installing a new app. You simply want to paste, check the result, and copy it again. That is exactly what this sorting tool is designed for.

In the top field, you paste your text. Each line is automatically recognised as a separate item. As soon as you type or paste, the sorting begins immediately. The sorted result appears in the lower field, automatically and without needing to press a button. The sorting is case-insensitive, meaning it does not matter whether a word starts with an uppercase or lowercase letter. Words like "apple", "Apple" and "APPLE" will be grouped correctly and placed in the proper alphabetical position.

The tool automatically remembers your input. If you accidentally close or refresh the page, your text will still be there when you return. This makes it ideal for longer lists or when you are comparing several versions and want to come back to your previous input without having to start over.

The sorting logic itself is straightforward but effective. Each line is compared by converting the text to uppercase first, which ensures consistency in sorting regardless of casing. The sorting is also stable, meaning that lines which are alphabetically equal will remain in the order you originally entered them. This is especially helpful when your list includes duplicate entries.

Everything works entirely in your browser. Your data is not sent anywhere, there is no server involved, and once the tool has loaded, it continues to function even without an internet connection. This makes it not only quick and secure, but also ideal for working offline or in places where connectivity is limited.

If you are interested in how sorting works in JavaScript, you can explore the String.prototype.localeCompare() method, or read more about how text comparison is handled in the Unicode standard. But if you just want to sort a list quickly and without hassle, this tool already does everything you need. It keeps things clean, automatic and free of distractions.

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