How do I add names to the wheel?
Enter one name or choice per line in the wheel's text box. Each non-empty line becomes one equally sized segment. Editing the text updates the wheel immediately; blank lines are ignored.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about using the name wheel, picking winners, managing results, and keeping your data. Ready to try it? Open the wheel spinner.
Getting started
Can I import a list instead of typing it?
Yes. Use Upload to replace the current wheel's entries with lines from a CSV, text, or Excel file. You can also shuffle the entries or sort them A to Z and Z to A.
How many wheels can I use?
You can add up to 10 wheels. A new wheel copies the currently selected wheel, and you can edit its name, entries, and spin settings independently.
Spinning and winners
How do I spin one wheel or every wheel?
Click the center SPIN button on a wheel, or the Spin button in its selected tab, to spin that wheel. Choose Spin all to start every wheel. Each wheel continues its own animation even when you switch tabs.
How is a winner chosen?
The wheel gives each non-empty line an equal-sized segment. A spin selects a result and animates the wheel until its pointer indicates the winner. This tool is intended for everyday decisions and games, not regulated drawings or security-sensitive selection.
Can one spin select multiple winners?
Yes. In wheel settings, set Number of winners to choose how many pointer positions produce results in one spin. The available count depends on the number of entries and is capped at 10.
Can I change how long the wheel spins?
Yes. Wheel settings offer spin durations from 1 to 10 seconds. The setting applies to that wheel.
Results and data
Where can I see past winners?
Open Results in the top navigation to review recorded outcomes. You can change how many results appear per page, add or delete a result, and export results as CSV.
Are my wheels and results saved?
The wheel app saves its state in this browser using local storage and cookies, when available. Returning in the same browser can restore your wheels and results. Clearing site data, using a private window, or changing devices may remove or hide them. Signing in does not currently sync wheel data across devices.
Can I copy or share a wheel?
The Copy control copies the current names from the text box. Shareable links and exports are available where shown in the app; for a reliable backup of outcomes, export your results as CSV.
Account and privacy
Do I need an account to use the wheel?
No. Spinning wheels and editing names work without signing in. An account is optional and requires the site to be running through its web server; a local file URL does not provide account services.
How can I sign in or change my account details?
On a server-hosted version, use the account button to register or sign in with email and password. Google sign-in is available only when the site owner has configured it. In Account settings, you can change your nickname and password.
Does the What to Eat template use my location?
On first use, the template may request an approximate location from an external IP-location service to choose a regional food list. If that lookup is unavailable, it falls back to a browser-language or default list. It does not request precise GPS access.
What to eat
How does the What to Eat wheel work?
The What to Eat template starts with a ready-made list of familiar foods selected for a broad region. You can replace any item, add your own meals one per line, and spin it like the name wheel. The food suggestions come from preset lists, not live AI generation.