Random Select Formula?

Nicole Hodges
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Hello everyone!

Does anyone know if it is possible to randomly select a row? My use case is a drawing for tickets. I want to be able to have people fill out a form and then use a formula to randomly select a winner. I would use "Auto Number" column to identify the person.

Looks like it can be done in Excel - =INDEX($A$2:$A$10,RANDBETWEEN(1,COUNTA($A$2:$A$10)),1)

Appreciate any help!

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  • Paul Newcome
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    Answer βœ“

    Smartsheet does not currently support "random", but I have seen a few other people ask for it over the years. Feel free to Submit a Product Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

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  • Paul Newcome
    Paul Newcome ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer βœ“

    Smartsheet does not currently support "random", but I have seen a few other people ask for it over the years. Feel free to Submit a Product Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

    Come see me in Seattle at ENGAGE 2024! I will be at the 10xViz partner booth throughout as well as the "Lets Talk About Community" Meet & Eat table on Tuesday from 11:45am - 12:45pm!

    CERTIFIED SMARTSHEET PLATINUM PARTNER

    10xViz.com

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