VLC: how to shuffle playlist? The button is not there

I know there should be a "shuffle" button to randomize playlist items in VLC (and I swear I saw it at some point, but it could've been in my office computer, not sure). It just isn't there.

I have version 2.2.4 and I checked I have the native interface selected, but these are all the buttons I see:

vlc interface

Where could that option be hiding?


Easiest way I have found is to put the buttons on my lower controls.

Tools -> Customise Interface

Drag & Drop Shuffle to Playback Controls

I realise this is an old post, but the answer was unclear.


Don't have access to Windows right now to verify, but on OS X you can click the View tab to enable/disable the shuffle & repeat buttons.