Lorem Ipsum Generator
Generate professional-looking placeholder text for your designs, documents, and layouts.
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What is Lorem Ipsum?
Lorem Ipsum is the standard placeholder text used in the design and publishing industry since the 1500s. It's a scrambled piece of Latin literature that helps designers and developers focus on layout and design elements without being distracted by meaningful content.
How to Generate Lorem Ipsum Text
Our Lorem Ipsum generator offers three simple ways to create placeholder text:
1. By Paragraphs
Perfect for content layouts and article mockups. Generate 1-10 paragraphs of text.
2. By Sentences
Ideal for shorter content blocks and testing line breaks. Generate 1-20 sentences.
3. By Words
Best for headlines and brief text snippets. Generate up to 100 words.
Is Lorem Ipsum Real Latin?
Lorem Ipsum is based on "De finibus bonorum et malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil), a Latin text written by Cicero in 45 BC. However, the text used today is a scrambled and modified version that includes:
- Words from classical Latin literature
- Altered and combined Latin words
- Some non-Latin placeholder words
How to Use Lorem Ipsum in HTML
Adding Lorem Ipsum to your HTML projects is simple. Here are three common methods:
1. Direct Copy-Paste
Generate text using our tool, then copy and paste it into your HTML:
<p>
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
</p>2. Using HTML Placeholder
For dynamic content areas:
<div placeholder="Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet">
<!-- Content will go here -->
</div>Why Use Lorem Ipsum?
For Designers
- • Focus on layout and design elements
- • Test different typography styles
- • Evaluate visual hierarchy
- • Create realistic mockups
- • Present designs to clients
For Developers
- • Test responsive layouts
- • Debug content containers
- • Build CMS templates
- • Create documentation examples
- • Prototype user interfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Lorem Ipsum been used?
Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book.
Can I use Lorem Ipsum for my project?
Yes! Lorem Ipsum is free to use and is not copyrighted. It's perfect for mockups, wireframes, design presentations, and development projects.
Should I use Lorem Ipsum in production?
Lorem Ipsum should only be used during the design and development phase. Always replace it with real content before launching your project.