Sortquill: sort paragraphs and lists in Google Docs
Alphabetize lists, paragraphs and bibliographies in Google Docs with one click, and jump around long documents with an outline sidebar. A working replacement for Sorted Paragraphs.
A working replacement for Sorted Paragraphs
"Sorted Paragraphs" was installed millions of times, but it hasn't been updated since 2022 and stopped working in 2026: its menu only shows "Help". Sortquill does the same job, keeps your bullets and formatting, and sorts numbers the way people expect.
How it works
- Click inside a list, or select the paragraphs you want to sort.
- Choose Extensions > Sortquill > Sort A → Z (or Z → A, or Reverse).
- Open Outline & settings for a clickable list of your headings.
Free, or $5 once
Sorting and the outline are free. Sortquill Unlimited adds Shuffle, Remove duplicates, Sort by length and automatic heading numbering, for one payment of $5.
Private by design
Sortquill can only see the document you're using it in, and your text never leaves Google Docs. Read the privacy policy and terms.
Questions & answers
Why did Sorted Paragraphs stop working?
The popular "Sorted Paragraphs" add-on hasn't been updated since 2022, and in 2026 it stopped working: its menu only shows "Help". Sortquill is a new, maintained add-on that does the same job and more.
How do I alphabetize a list in Google Docs?
Install Sortquill, click inside your list (or select the paragraphs), then choose Extensions > Sortquill > Sort A → Z. Bullets, numbering and formatting are kept, and indented sub-points move with their parent.
Can it sort a bibliography or works cited page?
Yes. Select the entries and sort A → Z. Turn on "Ignore The, A, An" in the sidebar if your titles start with articles.
Does it sort numbers correctly?
Yes. Sortquill sorts "item 2" before "item 10", unlike a plain alphabetical sort.
Is there a table of contents sidebar?
Yes. Extensions > Sortquill > Outline & settings shows every heading; click one to jump to it.
What does it cost?
Sorting and the outline are free. Sortquill Unlimited adds Shuffle, Remove duplicates, Sort by length and automatic heading numbering for a single $5 payment.
Sortquill is not affiliated with Google. Google Docs is a trademark of Google LLC.