It’s from Cicero
The famous opening is chopped up from a 45 BC text by Cicero—our filler text is older than most Western libraries.
Ancient copy
Lorem Ipsum Generator — Words, Sentences & Paragraphs
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Tip: Changing format updates output live. Use Seed for reproducible mockups.
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What is Lorem Ipsum?
Lorem Ipsum is dummy placeholder text used by designers, developers, publishers, and marketers to preview layouts before final copy is ready. It looks like natural language, but it does not distract readers with meaningful content.
How to use this Lorem Ipsum Generator
- Choose whether you need characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, or list items.
- Set the quantity and sentence or paragraph length.
- Choose plain text, custom HTML tags, or Markdown.
- Copy the generated text or download it as a text file.
When should you use Lorem Ipsum?
Use Lorem Ipsum for wireframes, mockups, website templates, app screens, document layouts, print proofs, and typography testing. It is useful when the design needs realistic-looking copy but the final content is not available yet.
Plain text, HTML, and Markdown output
Plain text is best for documents and notes. HTML output can wrap generated text in <p>, <div>, <span>, or <li> tags and can add an optional CSS class. Markdown output is useful for documentation, static site generators, GitHub files, and content drafts.
Why use a seed?
The optional seed creates repeatable Lorem Ipsum output. This is helpful when you want the same placeholder text across screenshots, mockups, tests, or client revisions.
Lorem Ipsum for designers, developers, and writers
- UI designers: test cards, hero sections, forms, blog layouts, and landing pages.
- Developers: fill CMS fields, HTML templates, fixtures, and component demos.
- Print designers: preview columns, brochures, flyers, magazines, and typography.
- Content teams: mark unfinished copy areas without distracting reviewers.
Short Lorem Ipsum sample
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Accumsan aliquet arcu bibendum blandit commodo condimentum convallis curae cursus.
Lorem Ipsum examples
Short paragraph example
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
HTML output example
<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.</p>Markdown output example
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.Frequently asked questions
What does Lorem Ipsum mean?
Lorem Ipsum is derived from altered Latin text, but the common placeholder version is intentionally scrambled and not meant to be read as normal Latin.
Is Lorem Ipsum real Latin?
It comes from Latin source material, but the standard placeholder passage has been altered, shortened, and rearranged so it works as neutral dummy text.
Can I generate Lorem Ipsum with HTML tags?
Yes. Select the HTML output option to wrap generated paragraphs in <p> tags.
Can I generate the same text again?
Yes. Enter the same seed and settings to reproduce the same output.
Does this Lorem Ipsum generator work offline?
After the page loads, generation happens in your browser. No generated text is uploaded.
Should Lorem Ipsum be used in final published content?
No. Lorem Ipsum is for drafts, layouts, and previews. Replace it with final copy before publishing.
5 Fun Facts about Lorem Ipsum
Not actually Latin
Designers scrambled the words so sentences read like Latin but mean almost nothing—perfect for testing layout without meaning leaks.
Pseudo-Latin
Randomness is your friend
Shuffling paragraphs or seeding the generator avoids repeat patterns that can bias how you judge line breaks and hyphenation.
Layout sanity
Classic opening is optional
“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…” only needs to appear once; removing it gives a more neutral text block for modern UI mockups.
Modern tweak
Use word counts, not characters
Typography is sized by words and sentences, so matching word counts is a better predictor of how real copy will wrap.
Realistic fits