Lorem Ipsum Generator
Generate lorem ipsum placeholder text by paragraphs, sentences or words, with or without HTML <p> tags. Copy it in one click. Free.
Dummy text for designs and layouts
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin, based on a passage from Cicero's 'On the Ends of Good and Evil' (45 BC), that printers and designers have used as filler text since the 1500s. Because it looks like real text without being readable, it lets people judge a layout's typography and spacing without being distracted by the words. Choose how many paragraphs, sentences or words you need, whether to start with the classic 'Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet', and whether to wrap paragraphs in HTML tags.
How to use it
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Choose the amount
A number of paragraphs, sentences or words.
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Set the options
Start with the classic opening, and add <p> tags for HTML.
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Copy the text
Or generate a new variation.
Frequently asked questions
What does lorem ipsum mean?
Nothing exactly: it's a jumbled version of Cicero's Latin. 'Dolorem ipsum' means 'pain itself' in the original text.
Why use placeholder text?
It shows how a design looks with text of realistic length, before the real copy is written, without readers getting distracted by the content.
Can I use it commercially?
Yes. Lorem ipsum is a centuries-old public domain text.
Is anything sent to a server?
No. The text is generated in your browser.