Randomize/ Shuffle List in Excel

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How to randomize / shuffle a list in Excel.

For example, we want to randomize the list in column A below.

1. Select cell B1 and insert the RAND() function.

2. Click on the lower right corner of cell B1 and drag it down to cell B8.

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3. Click any number in the list in column B.

4. To sort in descending order, on the Data tab, in the Sort & Filter group, click ZA.

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Result. A random list in column A (sorted on the random numbers above).

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Note: random numbers change every time a cell on the sheet is calculated. If you don’t want this, simply copy the random numbers and paste them as values.

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