hbSort

There's a high chance working on a computer involves processing a lot of text, because this is even responsible for the well-functionality of programs and web pages. However, tasks can simply mean handling lists, and if you need to easily sort them according to different criteria, then hbSort helps you out.

First of all, you're free to take the application for a spin as soon as download is done, because it does not require installation in order to function. On the other hand, .NET Framework is mandatory so you need to make sure it is on the target PC in case you decide to carry it around on a thumb drive.

The visual design can feel a little confusing at first, but it doesn't take a lot of time before you realize how functions are used. The target file needs to be first loaded, with content displayed in the large canvas, while all processing tools are easily accessed from the upper toolbar. Files you can process need to be under the TXT format, but you only get to load one at a time.

There are no edit operations like regular text editors, but the application does allow you to modify content on the spot. Luckily, original files remain intact, unless you decide to save in the same location under the same name. Closing the application discards all changes, so you need to manually save everything before exiting.

As a result, you get a sorted TXT file based on rows. Related operations make it possible to remove duplicate lines, which comes in handy for cleaning lists, and whether to take character casing into consideration.

Sorting filters only come in two forms. On the one hand, you can choose to have columns created, with fields to provide the number. On the other hand, the list can be sorted with delimiters. The application can sort the list either ascending, or descending, depending on the selected option.

HbSort is a lightweight, practical application if you frequently work with large lists saved under the TXT format. Input and filters are easy to configure, with original files remain intact. You can choose to delimit them either on columns or custom characters, making it an effortless process overall.