What is Team Generator?
Team Generator is a versatile tool designed to help you randomly organize people into groups. Whether you're a teacher dividing students for group projects, a coach creating practice teams, or an event organizer assigning roles, this tool makes the process quick and fair.
Teams Mode
Pairs Mode
Roles Mode
Seating Mode
Why Use Random Grouping?
Random assignment ensures fairness and eliminates bias in group formation. It encourages participants to work with different people, builds diverse skill sets within teams, and prevents cliques from always working together.
- 1. What is Team Generator?
- 2. How to Use Team Generator
- 3. Features
- 4. Frequently Asked Questions
- 4.1. How are teams divided when numbers don't match?
- 4.2. What happens with an odd number of people in Pairs mode?
- 4.3. Can I customize team names?
- 4.4. How do I use this for classroom seating?
- 4.5. What if I have more people than roles?
- 4.6. Are my participant names stored anywhere?
- 4.7. Can I use this on mobile devices?
- 4.8. How do I share the results?
- 4.9. Is there a limit on how many names I can enter?
How to Use Team Generator
Enter Participant Names
Type or paste names into the input area, with one name per line. You can also click the magic wand button to load sample names for testing.
Choose Your Mode
Select one of the four modes from the tab bar:
- Teams - Divide into multiple teams
- Pairs - Create partner pairs
- Roles - Assign roles to each person
- Seating - Create a seating arrangement
Adjust Settings
Each mode has specific settings:
- Teams: Set number of teams (2-20) and toggle captain highlighting
- Pairs: Choose how to handle odd numbers (make a trio or leave solo)
- Roles: Enter the roles to assign in the second text area
- Seating: Set rows and columns, toggle classroom view
Generate and Share
Click the Generate button or press Ctrl+Enter. Your results appear instantly below.
Use the action buttons to:
- Reshuffle - Generate new random results
- Copy - Copy results to clipboard as text
- Export - Download results as a PNG image
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Enter | Generate results |
| R | Reshuffle (when not typing) |
Features
Teams Mode
Divide participants into 2 to 20 teams with automatic balanced distribution. When the number doesn't divide evenly, extra members are distributed across teams fairly.
- Visual team cards with unique colors
- Editable team names - click to customize
- Optional captain highlighting for the first member
- Member count displayed for each team
Pairs Mode
Create random partner pairs instantly. Perfect for buddy systems, debate partners, or study pairs.
- Flexible odd number handling - choose trio or solo
- Visual pair cards with avatars
- Clear distinction for solo participants
Roles Mode
Assign predefined roles to participants randomly. Great for classroom jobs, project roles, or game assignments.
- Enter any custom roles
- Roles cycle if more people than roles
- Clear visual assignment cards
Seating Mode
Generate randomized seating arrangements for classrooms, events, or meetings.
- Configurable rows and columns
- Classroom view with 3D desks and front board
- Simple grid view option
- Empty seats shown when fewer people than spaces
History Tracking
Your recent results are saved locally for easy reference:
- View last 10 generations
- One-click restore to reload previous results
- See summary and timestamp for each entry
Settings Persistence
Your preferences are automatically saved:
- Selected mode remembered
- Team count and toggle states preserved
- Custom team names stored
Frequently Asked Questions
How are teams divided when numbers don't match?
If you have 11 people and want 3 teams, the tool distributes them as evenly as possible (4-4-3). Extra members are added one per team starting from the first team.
What happens with an odd number of people in Pairs mode?
You have two options: "Make a trio" adds the extra person to the last pair, creating a group of three. "Leave one solo" keeps one person unpaired, shown with a dimmed style.
Can I customize team names?
Yes! Click directly on any team name to edit it. Your custom names are saved and will appear the next time you use the tool.
How do I use this for classroom seating?
Enter student names, switch to Seating mode, set your classroom dimensions (rows and columns), enable Classroom View for a visual layout, and click Generate. You can export the result as an image to display or print.
What if I have more people than roles?
Roles will repeat. For example, with 10 people and 3 roles, some roles will be assigned to multiple people in a cycling pattern.
Are my participant names stored anywhere?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Names are never sent to any server. History is stored only in your browser's local storage and can be cleared anytime.
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Yes! The interface is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets. All features are available on mobile.
How do I share the results?
Use the Copy button to copy text results to your clipboard for pasting into messages or documents. Use the Export button to download a PNG image that you can share or project.
Is there a limit on how many names I can enter?
There's no hard limit. The tool handles hundreds of names smoothly, though very large lists may take slightly longer to display.
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