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How to Use Shuffle Lines: Complete Guide (2026)
Learn how to use shuffle lines free online — no signup, no download. Follow our step-by-step guide below.
What is Shuffle Lines?
Randomize the order of lines in text using Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm. Useful for randomizing lists, creating fair team assignments, or generating random orderings. Optionally preserve or remove empty lines.
- 100% browser-based — no data uploaded to servers
- Free to use — no signup required
- Instant results — no waiting
- Works on all devices — mobile, tablet, desktop
How to Use Shuffle Lines: Step-by-Step
- 1
Paste your text
Type or paste text with multiple lines.
- 2
Choose options
Enable 'Preserve empty lines' to keep blank lines in the shuffled output.
- 3
Shuffle
Click Shuffle. The lines are randomized.
- 4
Copy result
Copy the shuffled text or download as a file.
Common Use Cases
Team assignments
Randomly assign people to teams or tasks.
Playlist ordering
Shuffle a playlist or reading list for variety.
Sampling
Randomly order a list before selecting a sample.
FAQ About Shuffle Lines
Is the shuffle truly random?
Yes. This tool uses the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm, which produces uniform random permutations.
Can I shuffle comma-separated values?
This tool shuffles lines. For comma-separated values, convert to lines first (one value per line), shuffle, then convert back.
Does it preserve line breaks?
Yes. Each line is treated as a unit and shuffled as a whole.
Ready to Try Shuffle Lines?
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