How to use the lorem ipsum generator
- 1 Enter how many and choose paragraphs, sentences, words or list items.
- 2 Choose the paragraph length and the format.
- 3 Keep or untick the classic opening.
- 4 Press Copy, or Generate new text for a fresh version.
Where lorem ipsum comes from
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin taken from De finibus bonorum et malorum, written by Cicero in 45 BC. Printers have used it as filler for centuries, and it became standard in design in the 1960s and later in desktop publishing software.
- Why not real text? Readable words pull attention to the content; lorem ipsum lets people judge the layout.
- Match real lengths: generate paragraphs about as long as the real content will be, so the design does not change later.
- Replace it before launch: search engines see placeholder text as thin content.
Need an exact length? Check it with the Word Counter. For repeated test strings, use the Text Repeater.
Features
Four units
Paragraphs, sentences, words or list items.
HTML and Markdown
Ready-made
and
Three lengths
Short, medium or long paragraphs.
Classic opening
Starts with the traditional Lorem ipsum line.
When to use it
Web design
Fill layouts before the real content is ready. Check the exact length with the Word Counter.
Templates
Test how text flows in documents. Repeat a test string with the Text Repeater.
Developers
Seed databases and test forms. Estimate reading time with the Reading Time Calculator.
Print design
Show clients how a brochure will look. Style headings with the Title Case Converter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is lorem ipsum?
Scrambled Latin text used as a placeholder since the 1500s. It looks like real text but does not distract readers with meaning.
Where does lorem ipsum come from?
It is based on a passage from Cicero's De finibus bonorum et malorum, written in 45 BC, with words altered and removed.
Why not use real text?
Readable text makes people focus on the words instead of the layout. Placeholder text keeps attention on the design.
Can I get HTML?
Yes. Choose HTML to get each paragraph wrapped in p tags, or list items in a ul list.
How many words is a paragraph?
Short paragraphs have two or three sentences, medium four to six, and long seven to ten, at around 7 to 16 words per sentence.
Can I generate a single sentence?
Yes. Set How many to 1 and choose Sentences.
Is lorem ipsum real Latin?
Partly. It starts from real Latin by Cicero, but words are cut and changed, so it does not make sense when translated.
Does the text change every time?
Yes. Every change or press of Generate new text creates fresh random text, apart from the classic opening if it is ticked.
Can I use it for commercial projects?
Yes. Lorem ipsum is traditional placeholder text with no copyright restrictions, so you can use it in any project.
How do I make a bulleted list?
Choose List items, then pick Markdown for dashes or HTML for a ul list.
Can I start with Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet?
Yes. The classic opening sentence is used by default, so the text looks familiar to designers and clients.
How this tool works. These text tools run entirely in your browser with plain JavaScript, so the text you paste never leaves your device and results update as you type. Each tool is tested with real text such as copied PDFs, emails, code, lists, emojis and non-English scripts before it goes live.
Built and reviewed by Hamza Farooq, founder and lead developer
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