# Random Group Generator Randomly group input data into specified number of groups with flexible options > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/random-group-generator - **Category:** Generator - **Keywords:** random, group, team, generator, shuffle, assign, random group generator ## Overview The Random Group Generator is a versatile tool designed to instantly distribute a list of items into balanced or fixed-size groups. Whether you are organizing teams, assigning tasks, or shuffling participants for an event, this utility ensures fair and randomized results with customizable formatting options. ## Inputs - **Data to Group** (textarea): Enter items to group, separated by newlines or custom separator - **Number of Groups** (number): Number of groups to create - **Group By** (radio) - **Item Separator** (text): Use \n for newlines, or specify custom separator - **Allow Empty Groups** (checkbox): Allow groups to be empty when items are fewer than groups - **Maintain Original Order Within Groups** (checkbox): Keep original item order within each group - **Show Group Numbers** (checkbox): Display group numbers in output - **Group Name Prefix** (text): Used when showGroupNumbers is enabled ## When to use - Assigning students or employees into balanced teams for workshops or projects. - Randomizing participants for giveaways, surveys, or experimental study groups. - Distributing a large list of tasks or items into smaller, manageable batches. ## How it works - Paste your list of items into the input field, ensuring they are separated by your chosen delimiter. - Select your preferred grouping method, such as distributing by equal count or fixed group size. - Adjust optional settings like group prefixes, order maintenance, or empty group handling. - Click generate to receive your randomized groups formatted according to your specifications. ## Use cases - Creating balanced project teams from a class roster. - Randomly assigning survey participants into control and test groups. - Splitting a long list of inventory items into smaller shipping batches. ## Frequently asked questions ### How does the tool ensure randomness? The generator uses a standard randomization algorithm to shuffle your input list before assigning items to groups, ensuring an unbiased distribution. ### Can I keep my items in their original order? Yes, by checking the 'Maintain Original Order Within Groups' option, the tool will preserve the relative sequence of your input items while still distributing them into groups. ### What happens if my items don't divide evenly? When using the 'Equal Count' method, the tool automatically distributes the remainder across groups to keep them as balanced as possible. ### Can I change the group labels? Yes, you can customize the group name prefix (e.g., changing 'Group' to 'Team') in the settings to match your specific project needs. ### What separators can I use for my data? 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