Is it possible to randomize the row output of a matrix field?

Question

I would like to use a parameter like orderby="random" on a matrix field to randomize the order of the row output.

{matrix_field orderby="random"}
  {row_title}
{/matrix_field}

I tried this, but got a MySQL error. Is this possible?

Without testing I'm quite sure this is correct. What error are you getting? — Paul Redmond, May 21, 2013 at 21:51
MySQL error was Unknown column 'random' in 'order clause' because you can't set random via the orderby parameter. The answer below is correct! — Jon Horton, May 22, 2013 at 13:11

Rob Sanchez · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-21 22:09:39Z

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You actually have to do sort="random" in Matrix. It's not like channel:entries in that way.

answered May 21, 2013 at 22:09

Rob Sanchez

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I just looked it up a minute ago and could have sworn I saw it under orderby as well as sort. Either the docs just changed or I'm seeing double: voting for the latter.
– Romans-8---31-39
May 21, 2013 at 22:17
Yeah, the old docs used to have all this info and more, but the new ones are sorely lacking :( Thanks for the help!
– Jon Horton
May 22, 2013 at 12:50

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