ArcanaTools

Word Sort by Length

Sort words or items by their character length, shortest to longest or vice versa.

Input
Enter words separated by newlines or commas
Trim whitespace
Sorted by Length
Words sorted shortest to longest

How to Use the Word Sort Tool

Features

  • Sort by Length: Arrange words from shortest to longest or longest to shortest.
  • Flexible Input: Split your input by newlines or commas depending on your data format.
  • Trim Whitespace: Automatically remove leading and trailing spaces from each item.
  • Alphabetic Tiebreaker: Words of the same length are sorted alphabetically.
  • Copy Results: Easily copy the sorted list to your clipboard with one click.

Common Use Cases

  • Word Games: Organize word lists for crosswords, Scrabble, or Wordle analysis.
  • Content Writing: Find shorter or longer synonyms for better readability.
  • Data Analysis: Sort categories, tags, or labels by name length.
  • Programming: Organize variable names, function names, or string constants.
  • Education: Create vocabulary lists organized by word difficulty.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Enter or paste your words into the Input text area.
  2. Select the appropriate delimiter (New Line or Comma) based on how your words are separated.
  3. Choose your sort order: Shortest First or Longest First.
  4. Toggle Trim whitespace to remove extra spaces around each word.
  5. View the sorted results in the Sorted by Length panel.
  6. Click Copy to Clipboard to copy the sorted list for use elsewhere.

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