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    Randomize entries on spreadsheet

    Hi, I need to shuffle a spreadsheet for a blind review. Spreadsheet A-H and with about 1000 rows. Anybody knows a function for this?

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    Welcome to the forum.

    In an unused column, enter and copy down =RAND(), then sort the whole ensemble by that column.
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    re: Randomize entries on spreadsheet

    Please redefine your question.
    Range A1:H1000 is full of data. What kind of data? What should be the end result? What is meant with shuffle?
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    Hi, It is clinical data. Each row has patient details / trial results spread in columns A to H. I've got about 1000 entries and I need to shuffle them for a blind randomized review


    Quote Originally Posted by rwgrietveld View Post
    Please redefine your question.
    Range A1:H1000 is full of data. What kind of data? What should be the end result? What is meant with shuffle?

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    re: Randomize entries on spreadsheet

    The copy down =RAND() in I1:I1000 and sort by that column like shg suggested.

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    Thanks, I think it works!

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