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Default How can I fill a block of 300 cells with non-repeating random #s

Simplest way is to enter your number series down a column.
In the adjoining column, enter the Rand function:
=Rand()
and *double* click the fill handle to automatically fill the formula down to
match the original column.

Then, select both columns and sort on the Rand() column.
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HTH,

RD

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"nerkaman" wrote in message
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Using Excel 2003, I've tried RAND and RANDBETWEEN functions but numbers
generated appear to be random to 3 decimal places (even with the cell
formatted for no decimals) and therefore, with 1000 possible outcomes for
each calculation, I end up with numerous, repeated "random" integers in

the
block of cells.

This is for a charity fundraiser and I don't wish to fill the cells by
throwing darts, so any help will be greatly appreciated.