How to use the Lorem Ipsum Generator
- Choose Paragraphs, Sentences, Words or List items, and how many.
- Tick HTML to wrap the text in
<p>or<li>tags. - Keep Start with “Lorem ipsum…” on for the classic opening, or turn it off for a random start.
- Click Generate for new text, and Copy to grab it.
What is lorem ipsum?
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin used as placeholder text since at least the 1960s, when it appeared on Letraset transfer sheets, and later in desktop publishing software. It comes from De finibus bonorum et malorum, written by Cicero in 45 BC. Because it looks like ordinary text but can't be read, people judge a layout's look instead of reading the words.
The classic opening
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Tips for using placeholder text
- Match the real length: a headline needs 4–8 words and a product description maybe 2 short paragraphs. Designs often break when real text arrives longer than the dummy text.
- Replace it before launch. Search your project for "lorem" before you publish; it's a common sight on live websites.
- For realistic test data, like names and IDs, pair it with the UUID generator.
Frequently asked questions
Does lorem ipsum mean anything?
Not really. It's a jumbled extract of Cicero's Latin, with words cut and changed, so it reads as nonsense.
Can I use it commercially?
Yes. Lorem ipsum is in the public domain and free for any use.
How many words are in a paragraph?
Paragraphs here have 4 to 8 sentences, about 40 to 100 words, like a typical web paragraph.
Can I get HTML?
Yes. Tick HTML to get paragraphs in <p> tags and list items in a <ul>.
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