# collection.sorted · Rell standard library · Chromia Docs (concept)

> pure function sorted(): list <T> Sorts the elements of this collection into a list. This collection is not modified. Returns a sorted list containing the s

Source: https://docs.chromia.com/pages/rell-stdlib/-rell-system-library/root/collection/sorted/

FUNCTION

# collection.sorted

```signature
pure function sorted(): list<T>
```

Sorts the elements of this collection into a list. This collection is not modified.

**Returns**

a sorted list containing the same elements as this collection

Since 0.8.0

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