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Lorem ipsum generator

Create placeholder text for designs and mockups, by paragraphs, sentences or words, as plain text or HTML.

How manyOf

Start with “Lorem ipsum” Wrap in <p> tags

Result (0 words)

Quick answer

Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin used as placeholder text, so a layout can be judged without readers being distracted by its meaning. Choose how many paragraphs, sentences or words you need, decide whether to begin with the classic "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet" line, and copy the text as plain text or wrapped in HTML paragraph tags.

How to use it

Set the amount. Choose a number, then paragraphs, sentences or words.
Pick the options. Start with the classic line, and wrap the text in <p> tags if you need HTML.
Copy it. Press "Generate new text" for a different version.

Example

Asking for 8 words, starting with the classic line:

Input

How many: 8
Of: Words

Output

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit

Common errors and how to fix them

Lorem ipsum went live on my site: Search your site for "lorem" before publishing. It is a common launch mistake, and search engines will index it.
The HTML tags appear as text on my page: Paste it into your page's HTML or code view rather than the visual editor, or turn off "Wrap in <p> tags".

Frequently asked questions

What does lorem ipsum mean?

Nothing as written. It is a scrambled passage from "De finibus bonorum et malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC, with words cut and altered.

Why do designers use lorem ipsum?

Its mix of word lengths looks like real text, so it shows how a layout reads, without people stopping to read and comment on the words.

Where did lorem ipsum come from?

It is commonly traced to typesetting specimen sheets, and it spread widely through Letraset transfer sheets in the 1960s and desktop publishing software in the 1980s.

How many words is a paragraph?

Each generated paragraph has 4 to 7 sentences, usually 50 to 90 words. The word total is shown above the result.

Can I generate an exact number of words?

Yes. Choose "Words" and enter the number, up to 5,000. This is useful for testing a text limit.

Does lorem ipsum hurt SEO?

Yes, if it is left on a published page. Search engines see it as low-quality content, and it looks unfinished. Replace it before going live.

Should I use it in final designs?

Use real content as soon as you have it. Real headlines and text often break layouts that looked fine with placeholder text.

Is this text free to use?

Yes. The Latin source is centuries old and in the public domain, and you can use the generated text anywhere.

How do I check how long my placeholder text is?

The word total is shown above the result. For characters and reading time, paste it into the word counter.

Can I use it for HTML mockups?

Yes. Turn on the <p> tags option and paste the result into your page. The HTML formatter can then tidy the surrounding code.