Using the Lorem Ipsum Generator
This tool creates "Lorem Ipsum" placeholder text, which is used by designers and developers to fill content areas in a design before the final copy is available. It helps to visualize how a layout will look with text in it.
- Set the Amount: Enter the number of paragraphs, sentences, or list items you need.
- Choose the Type: Select the format you want the text to be in. The output will be formatted with the correct HTML tags.
- Copy the Text: The output will update automatically. Click the "Copy" button to copy the generated HTML to your clipboard.
What is Lorem Ipsum?
Lorem Ipsum is dummy text that has been used in the printing and typesetting industry since the 1500s. It comes from sections of a Latin text by Cicero, but the words are scrambled and modified, making it nonsensical. This is intentional, as its primary purpose is to take up space and show the visual form of a document without distracting the viewer with readable content.
When people are reviewing a design, they can be easily distracted by the actual text if it is readable. By using Lorem Ipsum, you ensure that the focus remains on the layout, typography, and overall design of the page.
Why Not Just Use Random English Words?
Using random or repeated English words ("Sample text here, sample text here...") can create distracting patterns and does not accurately represent the variable word lengths and sentence structures of real content. Lorem Ipsum, with its distribution of letters and word lengths, more closely resembles standard English text, making it a better placeholder for design mockups.
When to Use Placeholder Text
Placeholder text is valuable during the early and middle stages of the design and development process:
- Wireframing: To show where text will go without needing any copy.
- Mockups: To create a high-fidelity visual design that feels complete.
- Development: To build and test components and layouts before the final content is written and approved.
It is important to replace all placeholder text with the final, meaningful content before a project goes live. Real content is what gives a website its purpose and value to the end user.