HTML Table Sorter

Easily sort columns in your HTML tables online by text, number, or date.

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HTML Table Sorter
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About the HTML Table Sorter Tool

This tool allows you to sort HTML tables by any column. Paste your HTML table code, select the column you wish to sort by, the sort order (ascending or descending), and the data type of the column (text, number, or date). The tool will then rearrange the table rows based on your selections and provide formatted HTML output.

Why Sort HTML Tables?

Sorting table data is essential for analysis, presentation, and user experience:

  • Data Analysis: Easily find trends, minimums, maximums, or specific entries by sorting data numerically or alphabetically.
  • Improved Readability: Organized data is easier to scan and comprehend.
  • User Experience: For data-heavy tables, allowing users (or presenting pre-sorted data) greatly improves usability.
  • Presentations: Present data in a logical order for reports or displays.

How to Use This Tool

  • Paste your complete HTML table code into the input editor.
  • Alternatively, click "Open HTML File..." to upload a .html or .htm file containing a table.
  • Once the table is loaded, the "Column to Sort" dropdown will populate with the headers from your table. Select the column you want to sort by.
  • Choose the "Sort Order" (Ascending or Descending).
  • Select the "Data Type" of the column you are sorting (Text, Number, or Date) to ensure correct comparison.
  • Choose your preferred "Output Indentation" for the generated HTML.
  • Click the "Sort Table" button.
  • The sorted and formatted HTML table code will appear in the output editor.
  • If there are issues parsing the table or the selected column, an error message may appear.
  • Use the "Copy HTML" or "Download HTML" buttons to save your sorted table code.

This tool processes the HTML table structure directly in your browser using JavaScript for sorting and uses Prettier for formatting the output HTML, ensuring your data remains private.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of HTML tables can this tool sort?

This tool is designed to sort standard HTML tables (<table>...</table>). It works best with tables that have a clear header row (using <th> or the first row of <td> elements) and consistent data within columns. It attempts to handle tables with or without explicit <thead> and <tbody> tags.

How does the data type selection affect sorting?

Selecting the correct data type is crucial. "Text" sorts alphabetically. "Number" attempts to convert cell content to numbers for numerical sorting (ignoring non-numeric characters). "Date" tries to parse cell content as dates for chronological sorting (best with standard date formats like YYYY-MM-DD).

What if my table has complex cell content (e.g., links, images)?

The sorter primarily uses the `textContent` of the cells for comparison. If cells contain HTML tags, only their text content will be used for sorting. The HTML structure within the cell will remain part of the sorted row.

Is my HTML code uploaded to a server?

No. All table parsing, sorting, and formatting operations happen entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your data is never sent to any external server.

Is this HTML Table Sorter free?

Yes, this tool is completely free to use online, without any limitations.

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