Random Line Picker
Randomly pick one or more lines from your text.
Enter one item per line
Options:
Examples
Picking Contest Winners
Input:
John Doe
Jane Smith
Robert Johnson
Mary Williams
...
John Doe
Jane Smith
Robert Johnson
Mary Williams
...
Output:
Jane Smith
Jane Smith
Random Team Assignments
Input:
Team Alpha
Team Beta
Team Gamma
Team Delta
...
Team Alpha
Team Beta
Team Gamma
Team Delta
...
Output (multiple lines):
Team Beta
Team Delta
Team Beta
Team Delta
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About Random Line Picker
Features
- Random Selection: Picks one or more lines randomly from your text input
- Duplicate Prevention: Option to avoid selecting the same line twice
- Multiple Lines: Pick more than one random line at once
- History Tracking: Keeps track of previously picked lines
- Copy Functionality: Easily copy selected lines to clipboard
Common Applications
- Choosing random winners for giveaways
- Selecting random items from a list
- Creating randomized test data
- Picking students for classroom activities
- Selecting random questions for quizzes
- Drawing random names for assignments
- Fair distribution of tasks among team members
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Random Line Picker work?
The tool takes your input text, splits it into individual lines, and randomly selects the specified number of lines. Each line is treated as a separate item that can be selected.
Can I pick multiple random lines at once?
Yes, you can specify how many random lines you want to pick. The tool supports selecting anywhere from 1 line up to the total number of lines in your text.
What is the "avoid duplicates" option?
When "avoid duplicates" is enabled, the tool ensures that each line can only be selected once per operation. This is useful for fair selections where you don't want the same item picked twice.
What are some common use cases for this tool?
Common uses include running giveaways and contests, selecting random winners from lists, choosing team members for group activities, picking random questions from a list, and making fair random selections for any purpose.
How should I format my text for best results?
Put each item you want to potentially select on its own line. Empty lines are ignored, so you can use blank lines to separate sections without affecting the selection process.
Is there a limit to how many lines I can input?
There's no strict limit, but for performance reasons, it's recommended to keep your input under a few thousand lines. The tool works best with practical list sizes.
How random are the selections?
The tool uses JavaScript's built-in random number generator, which provides pseudorandom results suitable for most practical purposes including giveaways and fair selections.
Can I use this for selecting names from a list?
Absolutely! This is one of the most common uses. Just put each name on a separate line, specify how many winners you need, and enable "avoid duplicates" for fair selection.
What happens if I try to pick more lines than available?
If you request more lines than exist in your input, the tool will return all available lines. For example, if you have 5 lines but request 10, you'll get all 5 lines.
Can I copy the results easily?
Yes, the selected lines are displayed in a format that's easy to copy. You can select and copy the results directly from the output area.
Does the tool preserve the original formatting of my text?
The tool preserves the text content of each line but removes leading and trailing whitespace. The original order is not preserved since the purpose is random selection.
Can I use this tool for educational purposes?
Yes! Teachers often use this tool to randomly select students for questions, create random groups, pick presentation orders, or select homework problems from a list.