The Sort command is a Windows CMD command used to sort the contents of a text file or input from the command line. It is a powerful tool for sorting data and can be used to organize large amounts of information quickly and easily. The Sort command can be used to sort data alphabetically, numerically, or by date. It can also be used to sort data by column, or to remove duplicate lines from a text file.
Syntax and Options
The syntax for the Sort command is as follows:
- sort [options] [file]
The following options are available for the Sort command:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| /R | Reverses the order of the sort. |
| /O | Specifies the name of the output file. |
| /T | Specifies the folder for the temporary files created by Sort. |
| /C | Performs a case-insensitive sort. |
| /M | Sorts by the last modification time. |
| /A | Sorts by the last access time. |
| /D | Sorts by date. |
| /N | Sorts numerically. |
User Examples
The following examples demonstrate how to use the Sort command:
Example 1: Sort a Text File Alphabetically
- Open the Command Prompt.
- Navigate to the folder containing the text file you want to sort.
- Type sort filename.txt and press Enter. This will sort the contents of the text file alphabetically.
Example 2: Sort a Text File Numerically
- Open the Command Prompt.
- Navigate to the folder containing the text file you want to sort.
- Type sort /N filename.txt and press Enter. This will sort the contents of the text file numerically.
Example 3: Sort a Text File by Date
- Open the Command Prompt.
- Navigate to the folder containing the text file you want to sort.
- Type sort /D filename.txt and press Enter. This will sort the contents of the text file by date.
Conclusion
The Sort command is a powerful tool for sorting data in Windows CMD. It can be used to sort data alphabetically, numerically, or by date. It can also be used to sort data by column, or to remove duplicate lines from a text file. The Sort command is a useful tool for organizing large amounts of data quickly and easily.