Step-by-step instructions
Prepare the items
Put one complete item on each line. Keep information that belongs together on the same line so the shuffle treats it as one entry.
Choose the input settings
Use New line for a vertical list or Comma for a comma-separated list. Remove duplicates only when repeated entries should disappear.
Shuffle and keep the output
Select Randomize list. Read the new order from top to bottom, then copy or download the result before generating again.
Worked example
A free afternoon contains five optional activities that can happen in any order. None requires another task to finish first.
One valid result is shown below. Your generated outcome will vary.
Example input
Read a chapter Practice guitar Sort photographs Water indoor plants Sketch a landscape
Example result
1. Sketch a landscape 2. Sort photographs 3. Practice guitar 4. Water indoor plants 5. Read a chapter
The result provides a starting sequence. It does not estimate duration, enforce deadlines, or decide which tasks are essential.
Randomize only tasks that can safely change order
Do not put Submit report before Finish report into an unrestricted shuffle. Complete prerequisites first, then randomize the remaining eligible tasks. A useful routine is to fix one urgent item at the top of your own plan and use the generated order for the flexible remainder. Save the list and work down it rather than redrawing whenever a task feels less appealing.
Settings and limits to check
The example has 5 retained entries. The list randomizer rearranges the supplied entries; it does not choose a subset. Blank lines are ignored, leading and trailing spaces are trimmed, and every retained entry appears in the result. Duplicate removal is case-sensitive. You can enter up to 10,000 items. New generations are independent, so an item may land in its original position or the entire order may occasionally repeat.
Settings used in this example
Remove duplicate entries: Off
Keep a usable copy of the result
Use Copy to place the current result in your own notes, or Download to keep a text file. Keep the eligible input list with the result when you need to explain which entries took part. A new generation replaces the displayed result rather than adding to a saved history.
The tool runs in your browser and does not upload your input. Save the result before refreshing or leaving the page. If other people need to use the same outcome, share your saved copy rather than asking them to generate another independent result.
Frequently asked questions
Can it prioritize urgent tasks automatically?
No. Separate urgent or dependent work yourself before randomizing the flexible tasks.
Does randomizing guarantee a different position for every item?
No. A random shuffle can leave some items in place. The tool does not enforce a rule that every entry must move.
Can I save the randomized order?
Yes. Use Copy or Download while the result is displayed. The page does not keep a history, so save it before refreshing or generating again.
What should I check in the worked example?
The result provides a starting sequence. It does not estimate duration, enforce deadlines, or decide which tasks are essential.