Placeholder text for designs and layouts
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin that looks like real text without distracting readers with meaning, which is why designers have used it since the 1500s. Generate exactly the amount you need, optionally starting with the famous “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…” sentence.
Switch on HTML output to get <p> paragraphs or a <ul> list you can paste directly into a web page or CMS.
How to generate lorem ipsum
- 1
Choose the unit
Paragraphs, sentences, words or list items.
- 2
Set the amount
Up to 200 paragraphs or 5,000 words.
- 3
Pick plain text or HTML
Then copy or download.
Key features
Four formats
Paragraphs, sentences, words and bullet lists.
Classic opening
Optionally start with “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet”.
HTML output
Paragraph and list markup included.
Word and character count
Shown under the result.
Common uses
- Web and app design: Fill mock-ups before real copy is ready.
- Print layouts: Test columns, fonts and spacing.
- Development: Seed databases and test content-heavy pages.
Tips and good to know
- Replace placeholder text before launch — search engines see lorem ipsum as low-quality content.
- Need readable English filler instead? Use the Random Text Generator.
Frequently asked questions
What does lorem ipsum mean?
It comes from a passage of Cicero's “De finibus bonorum et malorum” (45 BC), scrambled so it has no real meaning.
Why not just use real text?
Real sentences draw attention to what they say. Neutral filler lets people judge the design itself.
Can I get lorem ipsum as HTML?
Yes. Turn on Output as HTML for <p> paragraphs or a <ul> list.