Random Order Shuffler

Shuffle the line order of a list randomly for draws, ordering, and random sorting.

Category: Random & Generation

When to use?

Use it to shuffle a name list to set an order, or to randomly reorder exam or quiz items.

How to use

  • Enter text.
  • Press shuffle to randomize the line order.
  • Copy the result.

Input Explanation

Enter the list to shuffle (names, numbers, items, etc.) one per line.

Calculation Basis

It splits the text into an array by line breaks and applies the Fisher-Yates shuffle to reorder elements without bias, then rejoins.

Usage Examples

  • Random-order draw - Shuffle a name list to set an order.
  • Shuffle question order - Randomly reorder exam or quiz items.
  • Set presentation order - Shuffle a participant list to assign a fair order.

Examples

  • Enter 1\n2\n3 then shuffle → returns a random order like 2\n3\n1
  • Shuffle an entrant list into a random order

Cautions

  • It is based on mathematical randomness, so it differs from the physical odds of a real lottery or offline game.
  • It is not suitable for commercial draws with money at stake or high-security randomness.

Guides

Shuffle behavior

The input lines or words are randomly reordered while keeping the original text items. Blank lines and separators can affect the result, so clean the input first.

Use cases

Use it for randomizing study items, candidate lists, quiz options, or workshop prompts where order should not bias the result.

FAQ

Can I shuffle multiple times?

Each press produces a new random order.

What algorithm is used?

The Fisher-Yates algorithm, which guarantees an unbiased, uniform distribution.

Can the same result repeat?

With few items the same order can occur by chance, but each shuffle is independent and not an intended repeat.

Are empty lines shuffled?

It shuffles the lines as entered, so empty lines are reordered too. Tidy empty lines first if needed.

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