Lorem Ipsum Generator

Generate placeholder text for mockups and layouts: paragraphs, sentences, words, or list items, as plain text or ready-made HTML.

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How to use the Lorem Ipsum Generator

  1. Set How many and what they are Of: paragraphs, sentences, words, or list items.
  2. Choose Plain text or HTML, and whether to start with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet".
  3. Press Generate for new text, then Copy.

How it works

  • Words are picked from the classic lorem ipsum vocabulary, which comes from Cicero's De finibus bonorum et malorum (45 BC), scrambled so it reads as text without meaning.
  • Sentences have 6 to 16 words, sometimes with a comma, and paragraphs have 4 to 8 sentences, so the text has a natural rhythm.
  • The same settings give the same text until you press Generate, which picks a new random seed.
  • HTML output wraps paragraphs in <p> and list items in <ul><li>.

Examples

  • 1 sentence, classic start: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
  • 5 words: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.
  • 3 list items as HTML give a <ul> with three <li> elements.

Limitations

  • Placeholder text hides real content problems. Test layouts with real copy, long words, and other languages before launch.
  • Screen readers read lorem ipsum as nonsense, so don't leave it on published pages.

Frequently asked questions

What does lorem ipsum mean?

Nothing. It is scrambled Latin from a text by Cicero, used since the 1500s so people judge a layout without being distracted by readable words.

Why do designers use lorem ipsum?

It has a realistic mix of short and long words, so the layout looks like real text, but nobody starts reading and editing it.

Can I get HTML paragraphs?

Yes. Choose HTML output to get <p> paragraphs or a <ul> list.

Is the text free to use?

Yes. Lorem ipsum is in the public domain.

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