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Lorem Ipsum Generator

Generate lorem ipsum placeholder text as paragraphs, sentences, words or list items, as plain text or HTML. Copy or download in one click.

Need filler text for a design, a website mock-up or a document template? The Lorem Ipsum Generator creates as much placeholder text as you need: paragraphs, sentences, a set number of words, or list items. It can start with the classic Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet sentence that designers recognise, and it can wrap the text in HTML paragraph or list tags so you can paste it straight into code.

The text is generated from the traditional Latin-like vocabulary, with natural sentence lengths and commas, so it looks like real copy without distracting readers with meaning. It is created in your browser and can be copied or downloaded in one click.

How to use Lorem Ipsum Generator

  1. Choose what to generate: Paragraphs, Sentences, Words or List items.
  2. Enter how many you need.
  3. Decide whether to start with “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…” and whether to add HTML tags.
  4. Copy the text or download it; click Generate again for a new variation.

Features

  • Paragraphs (up to 100), sentences (up to 500), words (up to 10,000) or list items (up to 100).
  • Optional classic opening: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
  • Plain text or HTML with paragraph and list tags.
  • Bulleted or numbered lists.
  • Natural sentence lengths of 6 to 16 words, with commas.
  • Paragraphs of 4 to 8 sentences.
  • Word and character count of the result.
  • One-click copy and download.

What is lorem ipsum?

Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin used as placeholder text in printing and design since at least the 1500s, when a printer used it to show off a type specimen. It comes from De finibus bonorum et malorum, a book on ethics written by Cicero in 45 BC; the familiar words dolorem ipsum mean pain itself. The text was cut and altered so it no longer reads as real Latin. Because its letters and word lengths resemble normal writing but the words mean nothing, readers focus on the layout, the fonts and the spacing instead of the content.

Choosing the right amount

Match the filler to the space you are designing. These are typical amounts.

ElementGenerateTypical amount
HeadlineWords4 to 8 words
Button or menu labelWords1 to 3 words
Card or product descriptionSentences2 to 3 sentences
Blog post or article pageParagraphs4 to 6 paragraphs
Feature listList items3 to 6 items
Meta description testWordsabout 25 words (155 characters)

Plain text or HTML

Plain text is right for design tools such as Figma, Canva, Word or InDesign: paragraphs are separated by a blank line and list items start with a bullet or a number. Turn on HTML tags when you are building a web page: each paragraph is wrapped in a p element, and list items come inside a ul or ol list with li elements, ready to paste into your HTML, a CMS code view or a component.

Placeholder text best practice

Lorem ipsum is ideal early in a project, but replace it with real content before launch, and ideally before final design decisions, because real headlines and descriptions are often much longer or shorter than the filler. Search engines treat lorem ipsum as low-quality content, so never publish a page that still contains it; search your site for the words lorem ipsum before going live. For screen-reader and translation testing, use real sentences in the target language instead.

Why the text changes each time

Apart from the optional classic first sentence, the words are picked at random from the traditional lorem ipsum vocabulary, with random sentence and paragraph lengths, so repeated blocks don't look identical in a layout. Click Generate again to get a new variation with the same settings.

Frequently asked questions

Is the lorem ipsum generator free?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no limits on how often you generate, and the text is created in your browser.

What does lorem ipsum mean?

Nothing on purpose. It is scrambled Latin taken from a text by Cicero, altered so it reads like language without having meaning.

Can I get the text with HTML tags?

Yes. Turn on HTML tags to wrap paragraphs in p tags and list items in ul or ol lists.

How much text can I generate at once?

Up to 100 paragraphs, 500 sentences, 10,000 words or 100 list items in one go.

Can I start without Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet?

Yes. Untick the classic start option and the text begins with random words from the start.

Is it bad for SEO to use lorem ipsum?

Only if it is published. Placeholder text on a live page looks like low-quality content to search engines, so replace it before launch.

Can I make a numbered list?

Yes. Choose List items and then Numbered. With HTML tags on, the list uses an ol element.

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