Lorem ipsum is dummy text that designers and developers use to fill a layout before the real words are ready. Because it looks like natural language but cannot be read, people judge the design itself instead of getting distracted by the copy. This generator creates as much of it as you need, as plain text or as HTML paragraphs.
How to use it
- Choose a number and whether you want paragraphs, sentences or words.
- Decide whether to start with the classic opening line and whether you want <p> tags.
- Click Generate, then Copy, and paste it into your design tool, CMS or code.
Where lorem ipsum comes from
The text is a scrambled passage from De finibus bonorum et malorum, a work on ethics written by the Roman philosopher Cicero in 45 BC. Printers began using a shuffled version of it as filler type centuries ago, and it spread to desktop publishing software in the 1980s. The words are real Latin roots, which is why the text has a natural rhythm of short and long words.
Tips for using placeholder text
- Match the length you expect from the real content. A headline slot filled with three paragraphs will hide layout problems.
- Replace placeholder text before a site goes live. Search engines and ad reviewers treat pages full of lorem ipsum as unfinished.
- For user testing, real or realistic copy usually gives better feedback than Latin filler.
Frequently asked questions
Is lorem ipsum free to use?
Yes. It is based on a text over 2,000 years old and is in the public domain.
Is the generated text random each time?
Yes. Sentences are built from a word list with random lengths, so each click gives a different result.
What is the maximum I can generate?
Up to 100 paragraphs, sentences or words per click. Click again to generate more.