Lorem Ipsum Generator
Generate as much placeholder text as you need: paragraphs, sentences, words or list items, as plain text or wrapped in HTML tags, ready to copy into your design.
How to use the Lorem Ipsum Generator
- Choose what to generate: paragraphs, sentences, words or list items, and how many.
- Pick the length of paragraphs and decide whether the text should start with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet".
- Turn on HTML if you want the text wrapped in <p> or list tags, with optional headings.
- Copy or download the text. Press Generate again for a fresh random version.
The classic lorem ipsum passage
The standard opening used by designers since the 1500s is:
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
It is based on sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of Cicero's "De finibus bonorum et malorum" (On the Ends of Good and Evil), with words cut, changed and added so that it no longer reads as real Latin.
When to use placeholder text
- Website and app mockups: fill cards, blog layouts and landing pages before the copy is written.
- Print and typography: test fonts, line height and column widths with realistic word lengths.
- Development and testing: check how components handle long text, wrapping and overflow.
- Templates: show clients where content will go without them reviewing draft wording.
Remember to replace placeholder text before publishing. Search engines and visitors treat lorem ipsum as unfinished content.
How much text do I need?
| Use | Suggested amount |
|---|---|
| Headline | 4–10 words |
| Card or product description | 2–3 sentences |
| Blog post preview | 1 short paragraph |
| Full article page | 5–8 medium paragraphs with headings |
| Navigation or feature list | 4–6 list items |
Frequently asked questions
What is lorem ipsum?
Lorem ipsum is dummy text used by designers and developers as a placeholder for real content. It comes from a scrambled passage of "De finibus bonorum et malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC.
Why use lorem ipsum instead of real text?
Placeholder text lets people judge a layout, font and spacing without being distracted by reading the words. It also has a fairly natural mix of short and long words, so it looks like real text.
What does "lorem ipsum dolor sit amet" mean?
It is a shortened, altered form of the Latin "dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet", roughly "pain itself, because it is pain". The rest of the generated text is not meant to make sense.
Can I get lorem ipsum in HTML?
Yes. Tick "Wrap in HTML tags" to get paragraphs in <p> tags or list items in <ul>/<ol> tags, and optionally add <h2> headings between paragraphs.
Is the text random every time?
Yes. Each click of Generate creates a new random arrangement of classic lorem ipsum words, so you can fill several sections without repeating the same block.