Alphabetic & Numeric Sorter — Sort A–Z, Z–A, 0–9

Sort text and numbers the way people expect

Sorting a list sounds simple until you try it with mixed text and numbers. You might want names in A to Z order, product IDs in 0 to 9 order, or file titles sorted so "File 2" comes before "File 10." This text alphabetic and numeric sorter is built for those everyday tasks. It lets you paste a list, choose a sorting style, and instantly get a clean, ordered result. Everything runs in your browser, so your data stays on your device.

What this calculator does, in plain language

The tool treats each line as a separate item, then sorts those lines based on the option you pick. Alphabetic sorting organizes words from A to Z or Z to A. Numeric sorting orders lines by their numeric value from low to high or high to low. Natural (alphanumeric) sorting is the helpful middle ground for items like "Version 2" and "Version 10" because it recognizes number parts inside text and compares them as numbers, not just characters.

Why sorting can be tricky

Computers compare characters one by one. That is why a plain text sort can put "10" before "2" or list all uppercase words before lowercase ones. This tool avoids common surprises by supporting case-insensitive sorting and locale-aware sorting. Locale rules help letters with accents or special characters sort the way speakers of a language expect, which is important for international lists and names.

How to use the sorter, step by step

1. Paste or type your list into the text box above.
2. Pick a sort style: A to Z, Z to A, 0 to 9, or 9 to 0.
3. Enable options like case-insensitive or natural sort if your list includes mixed text and numbers.
4. Review the sorted output and copy or download it as a .txt file.

Real-world use cases

Teachers sort student names for attendance. Office teams organize inventory lists and product codes. Developers and analysts sort version numbers, file names, or log entries. Writers and editors alphabetize references or glossary terms. Even small tasks like ordering a grocery list, tagging photo folders, or cleaning a contact list are faster when items are sorted reliably.

Whether you call it a text sorter, an alphabetizer, a numeric list sorter, or a natural sort tool, the purpose is the same: clean ordering with less manual effort.