Sort CSV
Paste text, adjust the settings, and refine the result in a clean two-pane workspace.
Sort plain CSV rows by any column. Numeric cells are sorted as numbers, and the header can stay pinned to the top.
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Tip: paste CSV data, choose the column number, and keep the header pinned if the first row is a label row.
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How to Use the CSV Sorter
Follow these steps to use the csv sorter quickly and get the right result.
Paste Your Text
Paste your CSV data into the input.
Choose Options
Choose the column to sort by (by name or number).
Select a Format
Select ascending or descending order.
Step 4
The sorted CSV appears in the output.
Learn when to use the CSV Sorter and how to get better results.
Quick guidance, practical use cases, and answers to the most common questions users have about this tool.
About the CSV Sorter
Sort CSV (comma-separated values) data by any column in ascending or descending order. Supports numeric and alphabetic sorting, preserves the header row, and handles quoted fields correctly.
How to Use the CSV Sorter
- 1Paste your CSV data into the input.
- 2Choose the column to sort by (by name or number).
- 3Select ascending or descending order.
- 4The sorted CSV appears in the output.
Common Use Cases
- +Sort a product list by price or name
- +Order a contact list alphabetically by last name
- +Sort log data by date or severity
- +Rank items in a dataset by a numeric metric
Why This Tool Helps
Use it to clean up repetitive text work faster, avoid formatting mistakes, and get a result you can copy straight into your next document, app, or workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it keep the header row at the top?
Yes — the first row is automatically treated as a header and is excluded from sorting.
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