Shortest → Longest

Sort your lines from shortest to longest.

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  • Runs in your browser

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Options

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Result

Your sorted text will appear here.

Add your text, then press Sort lines.

How to use Shortest → Longest

  1. Paste your text into the input box, or drop a file onto it.
  2. Choose your options.
  3. Press Sort lines.
  4. Copy the result or download it in the format you need.

Example

Before
strawberry
kiwi
apple
After
kiwi
apple
strawberry

Shortest → longest.

Good for

  • Spotting very short or empty-looking entries
  • Ordering answers from brief to detailed

What happens to your text

Your text is processed in your browser and kept only in this tab’s memory. It is not uploaded, saved or used for analytics.

Questions about Shortest → Longest

More answers in the TextVix FAQ.

Do spaces count towards length?

Yes, unless “Ignore surrounding spaces” is on, which ignores spaces at the start and end of each line.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your text and files are never sent to a server or stored.