Sort Lines by Length
Sort a list by how many characters each line has. Great for tidying code blocks, aligning outputs and organizing data before further processing.
What is Sort Lines by Length – Shortest & Longest First?
Order your lines from shortest to longest (or reversed). Sort a list by how many characters each line has. Great for tidying code blocks, aligning outputs and organizing data before further processing. The tool runs 100% in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server, so your data stays private, and it is free to use with no signup required.
Quick Answers
- Does tie-breaking stay stable?
- Yes. Lines with the same length are ordered alphabetically, so the output is consistent and predictable.
- Can I sort from longest to shortest?
- Yes, the direction option flips the order from longest first to shortest first.
- Why would I sort lines by length?
- Common uses include formatting code blocks, ordering word lists by size, and inspecting which lines in a file are too long.
How to use Sort Lines by Length – Shortest & Longest First
- Paste one item per line into the input box.
- Choose shortest first or longest first.
- Copy the sorted list or download it as a file.
Why use our sort lines by length – shortest & longest first?
Sorting by length is useful whenever line length matters: formatting code for readability, preparing data columns, or ordering word lists by size. This sorter orders every line by character count, breaking ties alphabetically so the output stays deterministic. A dedupe option strips repeated lines first, and everything is instant and client-side. It pairs nicely with the alphabetical sorter when you need a different order.
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