Lorem Ipsum Generator

What is Lorem Ipsum?

Lorem Ipsum is dummy placeholder text used in the printing and typesetting industry since the 1500s. It's derived from sections of Cicero's "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil), written in 45 BC.

Why use Lorem Ipsum?

• Focus on design: Placeholder text allows designers to focus on visual layout without being distracted by meaningful content
• Realistic appearance: It has a natural distribution of letters and word lengths, unlike "test test test"
• Industry standard: Clients and stakeholders recognize it as placeholder content
• Prevents content distraction: Real content can shift focus away from design critique

How to Use This Tool

Choose Your Unit Type

Select how you want to measure your generated text:

1. Words: Generate a specific number of words (10-500)

   • Best for: Short snippets, button labels, card descriptions
   • Example: 100 words for a product description mockup

2. Sentences: Generate a specific number of sentences (1-50)

   • Best for: Paragraphs with consistent structure, blog previews
   • Example: 5 sentences for an "About Us" section

3. Paragraphs: Generate a specific number of paragraphs (1-20)

   • Best for: Full page layouts, article mockups, long-form content
   • Example: 3 paragraphs for a blog post preview

Set the Count

1. Use the slider: Drag to quickly adjust the quantity
2. Use the number input: Type an exact value for precision
3. Real-time validation: The tool automatically clamps values to valid ranges

Count ranges by unit:

• Words: 10 minimum, 500 maximum
• Sentences: 1 minimum, 50 maximum
• Paragraphs: 1 minimum, 20 maximum

Formatting Options

Include a Short Heading

Check this option to add "Lorem ipsum placeholder" as a heading at the top of your generated text. Useful for:

• Designing article headers
• Mockup titles
• Section headings in layouts

Output with heading:

Lorem ipsum placeholder

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit...

Group Text into Paragraphs

When enabled, this option organizes your text into natural paragraph blocks separated by line breaks.

How it works:

• Words mode: Groups ~60 words per paragraph
• Sentences mode: Groups 3 sentences per paragraph
• Paragraphs mode: Always uses paragraph formatting

When to disable: Single-block text for tight spaces, inline previews, or continuous text fields.

Generate and Copy

1. Click Generate to create Lorem Ipsum with your current settings
2. Preview the text in the right panel with realistic typography
3. Click Copy text to copy to your clipboard
4. Paste into Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, code editors, or anywhere you need placeholder content

Auto-generation: The tool generates text automatically when the page loads, so you always have a preview ready.

Common Use Cases

UI/UX Design in Figma

Scenario: Designing a landing page hero section

1. Set unit to Sentences, count to 2
2. Enable Include a short heading
3. Generate and copy
4. Paste into your Figma text layers

Result: A heading + 2-sentence hero description that looks realistic without using real content.

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Wireframing in Sketch or Adobe XD

Scenario: Blog post card grid with 6 cards

1. Set unit to Words, count to 25
2. Disable Group into paragraphs (for compact preview text)
3. Generate and copy
4. Paste into each card's description area

Result: Consistent 25-word snippets for each card, perfect for evaluating visual balance.

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HTML/CSS Development

Scenario: Testing a responsive article layout

1. Set unit to Paragraphs, count to 5
2. Enable Group into paragraphs
3. Generate and copy
4. Paste into your HTML:

<article>
  <h1>Lorem ipsum placeholder</h1>

  <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit...</p>

  <p>Duis semper. Duis arcu massa, scelerisque vitae...</p>

  <!-- More paragraphs -->
</article>

Result: Realistic multi-paragraph content to test line heights, margins, and responsive breakpoints.

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Email Template Design

Scenario: Newsletter layout with intro, body, and CTA

1. Intro: 1 sentence
2. Body: 3 paragraphs
3. CTA: 10 words

Generate each section separately and paste into your email template builder (Mailchimp, SendGrid, etc.).

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Presentation Slides

Scenario: Creating a pitch deck with content placeholders

1. Set unit to Sentences, count to 3
2. Disable Group into paragraphs
3. Generate and copy
4. Paste into PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides text boxes

Result: Concise placeholder content that doesn't overwhelm slides.

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Mobile App Prototyping

Scenario: Chat app message bubbles

1. Set unit to Words, count to 15
2. Disable Group into paragraphs
3. Generate multiple times for variety
4. Paste into each chat bubble in your prototype

Result: Realistic message lengths that help evaluate UI spacing and overflow.

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WordPress Theme Development

Scenario: Testing a custom theme with dynamic content areas

1. Set unit to Paragraphs, count to 10
2. Enable Group into paragraphs
3. Generate and copy
4. Paste into WordPress editor or theme template files

Result: Full-length placeholder content to test sidebar positioning, featured images, and footer layouts.

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Lorem Ipsum vs. Other Placeholder Text

Type	Example	When to Use	Drawbacks
Lorem Ipsum	"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..."	Professional designs, client presentations	Less human-readable
Repeated words	"Text text text text..."	Quick internal tests	Unrealistic, distracting
Pangrams	"The quick brown fox..."	Font testing, letter coverage	Too short for layouts
Real content	"This product is amazing..."	Final stages, stakeholder demos	Distracts from design critique
Random gibberish	"asdf jkl; qwer..."	Never recommended	Unprofessional

Recommendation: Use Lorem Ipsum for 90% of design work. Switch to real content only when finalizing copy or getting stakeholder approval.

Best Practices

✅ DO

• Match content length realistically: If a product description is typically 50 words, generate 50 words—not 200
• Use paragraph breaks for readability: Enable "Group into paragraphs" for body text
• Generate fresh text for variety: Click "Generate" multiple times to avoid repetitive patterns
• Test edge cases: Generate very short (10 words) and very long (500 words) text to test layout breakpoints
• Replace before launch: Always replace Lorem Ipsum with real content before going live

❌ DON'T

• Don't leave Lorem Ipsum in production: It looks unprofessional and confuses users
• Don't use Lorem Ipsum for SEO content: Search engines can't index placeholder text
• Don't overuse in client presentations: Too much dummy text can make designs feel unfinished
• Don't assume all languages behave like English: Lorem Ipsum won't reflect text expansion/contraction in translations
• Don't rely on Lorem Ipsum for accessibility testing: Screen readers need real content to evaluate properly

Tips and Tricks

Vary Your Text

Click Generate multiple times with the same settings to get slightly different text variations. The tool cycles through different starting points in the Lorem Ipsum corpus.

Quick Keyboard Workflow

1. Adjust settings with keyboard:
   • Tab to navigate controls
   • Arrow keys to change unit type
   • Type directly into the count input
2. Generate: Click "Generate" or refresh the page
3. Copy: Click "Copy text" or select text and Cmd/Ctrl+C
4. Paste into your design tool

Combine with Placeholder Images

Pair Lorem Ipsum text with placeholder images for complete mockups:

• Unsplash: Real photos for realistic designs
• Lorem Picsum: Random placeholder images
• placekitten.com: Cat photos for whimsical projects

Browser Extensions

For even faster workflow, consider Lorem Ipsum browser extensions that generate text via keyboard shortcuts. However, this tool offers more control over formatting and length.

Accessibility Note

When designing with Lorem Ipsum, remember:

• Screen readers will read the Latin text aloud (sounds confusing)
• Real content should be added early for accessibility testing
• Placeholder labels should be marked as aria-hidden="true" in code if purely decorative

Troubleshooting

Text Looks Repetitive

Problem: Generated text repeats the same phrases Solution: The tool cycles through a finite Lorem Ipsum corpus. Click "Generate" multiple times to get different starting positions.

Can't Copy to Clipboard

Problem: "Copy text" button doesn't work Solution:

1. Ensure your browser supports navigator.clipboard (modern browsers only)
2. Check that the site is served over HTTPS (required for clipboard access)
3. Manually select the text in the preview area and press Cmd/Ctrl+C

Text Doesn't Break into Paragraphs

Problem: All text appears in one block Solution: Enable the "Group text into paragraphs" checkbox in settings, then click "Generate" again.

Number Input Out of Range

Problem: Typing a value like 1000 words doesn't work Solution: The tool automatically clamps values to valid ranges (10-500 words, 1-50 sentences, 1-20 paragraphs). Use the maximum allowed value instead.

Generated Text Too Short/Long for Design

Problem: Text doesn't fit the design layout Solution:

1. Adjust the count slider or input
2. Switch unit type (e.g., from paragraphs to sentences for shorter text)
3. Disable "Group into paragraphs" for more compact text

Understanding Lorem Ipsum

Historical Origin

Lorem Ipsum comes from "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. The text discusses theories of ethics and was popular during the Renaissance.

Original Latin:

"Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit..."

Translation:

"There is no one who loves pain itself, who seeks after it and wants to have it, simply because it is pain..."

Why Latin?

• Neutral content: Latin is unfamiliar to most people, so it doesn't distract from design
• Natural letter distribution: Matches the rhythm and structure of modern languages
• Industry tradition: Printers used Lorem Ipsum as early as the 1500s

Modern Variations

• Hipster Ipsum: Trendy phrases ("artisanal", "craft beer")
• Bacon Ipsum: Meat-themed placeholder text
• Cupcake Ipsum: Dessert-themed text
• Corporate Ipsum: Business jargon

When to use alternatives: Internal projects, humorous contexts, or thematic designs. Stick with classic Lorem Ipsum for professional client work.

Design Tool Integration

Figma

1. Generate Lorem Ipsum text
2. Copy to clipboard
3. In Figma, select a text layer
4. Paste (Cmd/Ctrl+V)
5. Text auto-flows into the text box

Figma Plugin Alternative: Install "Lorem Ipsum" plugin from the Figma Community for in-app generation.

Sketch

1. Generate and copy text
2. In Sketch, double-click a text layer to edit
3. Paste (Cmd+V)
4. Adjust text box size as needed

Sketch Plugin Alternative: Use "Sketch Content Generator" plugin.

Adobe XD

1. Generate and copy text
2. In Adobe XD, select a text object
3. Paste (Cmd/Ctrl+V)
4. Text automatically reflows

HTML/CSS

Paste directly into HTML:

<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit...</p>

Or use a Lorem Ipsum JavaScript library for dynamic generation:

import { loremIpsum } from "lorem-ipsum";

const text = loremIpsum({
  count: 3,              // Number of units
  units: "paragraphs"    // words | sentences | paragraphs
});

WordPress

Block Editor (Gutenberg):

1. Add a Paragraph block
2. Generate and copy Lorem Ipsum
3. Paste into the block

Classic Editor:

1. Switch to "Text" mode
2. Paste Lorem Ipsum directly
3. Switch back to "Visual" mode to preview

Performance and Privacy

Browser-Based Generation

This tool runs 100% in your browser:

• ✅ No data sent to servers
• ✅ Works offline (once loaded)
• ✅ No tracking or analytics on text generation
• ✅ Instant results (no network latency)

Storage

The tool does not store your generated text. Each generation is ephemeral—refresh the page and it resets.

Compatibility

Supported browsers:

• Chrome 66+ (2018)
• Firefox 63+ (2018)
• Safari 13.1+ (2020)
• Edge 79+ (2020)

Clipboard API: Requires HTTPS for navigator.clipboard.writeText(). On HTTP, manually select and copy text.

External Resources

• Lorem Ipsum History - The original Lorem Ipsum generator (since 1998)
• Cicero's De Finibus - Wikipedia article on the source text
• Why Lorem Ipsum? - Smashing Magazine article
• Figma Community Plugins - Lorem Ipsum plugins for Figma
• Content Strategy and Placeholder Text - A List Apart article on when not to use Lorem Ipsum