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Sort Text Lines Enhanced

Sort lines alphabetically, numerically, or by their length with advanced options

Sort with case sensitivity (Aa-Zz)

Sort numbers naturally (file2.txt comes after file1.txt, not file10.txt)

Remove duplicate lines while sorting

Remove leading/trailing whitespace from lines before sorting

Key Facts

Category
Text Processing
Input Types
textarea, select, checkbox
Output Type
text
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Sort Text Lines Enhanced tool allows you to organize unstructured text data by sorting lines alphabetically, numerically, or by length. With advanced configuration options like natural sorting, duplicate removal, and case sensitivity, you can quickly clean and structure your lists for better readability and data management.

When to Use

  • •Organizing messy lists or logs into a logical sequence.
  • •Cleaning up data by removing duplicate entries and trimming whitespace.
  • •Preparing datasets where numerical order (e.g., file1, file2, file10) is required.

How It Works

  • •Paste your text content into the input area.
  • •Select your preferred sorting criteria, such as alphabetical, numerical, or line length.
  • •Toggle optional settings like 'Natural Sort', 'Remove Duplicates', or 'Trim Lines' to refine the output.
  • •Click the process button to generate your sorted and cleaned text list.

Use Cases

Sorting server log files or error lists for easier analysis.
Organizing email lists or contact names alphabetically.
Cleaning up inventory lists by removing duplicates and standardizing line formatting.

Examples

1. Organizing File Names

System Administrator
Background
A list of file names like 'backup1.zip', 'backup10.zip', and 'backup2.zip' is appearing out of order.
Problem
Standard alphabetical sorting places 'backup10' before 'backup2'.
How to Use
Paste the file list, select 'Alphabetical' sort, and ensure 'Natural Sort' is enabled.
Example Config
sortBy: alphabetical, naturalSort: true
Outcome
The files are correctly ordered as backup1, backup2, ..., backup10.

2. Cleaning Mailing Lists

Marketing Coordinator
Background
A marketing list contains duplicate email addresses and inconsistent spacing.
Problem
The list is cluttered and contains redundant entries that need to be removed.
How to Use
Paste the email list, enable 'Remove Duplicates' and 'Trim Lines', then sort alphabetically.
Example Config
sortBy: alphabetical, removeDuplicates: true, trimLines: true
Outcome
A clean, unique, and alphabetically sorted list of email addresses ready for import.

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FAQ

What is the difference between alphabetical and natural sort?

Alphabetical sort treats numbers as characters (e.g., 1, 10, 2), while natural sort recognizes numerical values, placing 2 before 10.

Can I remove duplicate lines automatically?

Yes, enable the 'Remove Duplicates' checkbox to filter out identical lines during the sorting process.

Does the tool handle case sensitivity?

Yes, you can toggle 'Case Sensitive' to ensure uppercase and lowercase letters are treated distinctly during sorting.

Can I sort lines by their length?

Yes, select 'Line Length' in the 'Sort By' dropdown to order your text from the shortest to the longest line.

Is my data processed on a server?

This tool performs processing locally in your browser, ensuring your text data remains private and secure.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/text-enhanced-sorter

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
textInput textarea Yes -
sortBy select Yes -
sortOrder select Yes -
caseSensitive checkbox No Sort with case sensitivity (Aa-Zz)
naturalSort checkbox No Sort numbers naturally (file2.txt comes after file1.txt, not file10.txt)
removeDuplicates checkbox No Remove duplicate lines while sorting
trimLines checkbox No Remove leading/trailing whitespace from lines before sorting

Response Format

{
  "result": "Processed text content",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
Text: Text

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-text-enhanced-sorter": {
      "name": "text-enhanced-sorter",
      "description": "Sort lines alphabetically, numerically, or by their length with advanced options",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=text-enhanced-sorter",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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