Can I link to this page from a slide?

Yes, add a hyperlink on a button that opens the browser.

Will the names stay when I return?

Yes, the list is saved in your browser.

Can the audience see it is random?

Yes, they watch the draw happen live.

Random Name Picker in PowerPoint or Canva

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): PowerPoint has no built-in random function: spinning-wheel animations always land the same way unless you add VBA macros or a paid add-in. Canva templates and apps vary, and many are animations rather than true draws. The simplest fair option is to open this picker in a browser tab before the talk, paste the names, and switch to it with Alt+Tab or Cmd+Tab when it is time to draw, then switch back to your slides.

Step by step

Open this page in a browser tab before presenting.
Paste the names in advance.
Switch to the tab, press Draw, then return to the slides.

At a glance

Option	Truly random?	Effort
PowerPoint animation	No	Low, but fake
PowerPoint with VBA macro	Yes	High, macros often blocked
Browser tab with this picker	Yes	Low

How to make a random name picker in PowerPoint or Canva

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Step by step

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