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Default Random name

One way:

Assume you have 15 names in the range A1:A15.

=INDEX(A1:A15,INT(RAND()*15)+1)

Will return a different name (although repeats are possible) every time a
calculation is triggered. To make a new selection just press F9.

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hello,

Does anyone know the formula for random name selection using one
column?

thanks,



 
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