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    generate 8 numbers between 1-8. no duplicates

    in A1:B4 i have numbers 1-8. In A5:B8 i want generate the same numbers in a random order where the same 2 numbers never appear on the same row for the next three 3 tables

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    Re: generate 8 numbers between 1-8. no duplicates

    Use the randomize function in Excel and add a control to see if the previously generated number is not already present
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    Re: generate 8 numbers between 1-8. no duplicates

    Hi businpro,

    See the attached where I think I have your answer. Sort by the random numbers in column B and see the 4 tables above change and meet what you want.

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    Re: generate 8 numbers between 1-8. no duplicates

    That's a blocked site

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