Options
- Paragraphs, sentences or words — choose the unit and how many (up to 100).
- Classic opening — start with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit."
- HTML version — paragraphs wrapped in
<p>tags, ready for templates.
Where it comes from
The text comes from De finibus bonorum et malorum by Cicero (45 BC), scrambled so it no longer reads as Latin. It became standard in typesetting in the 1500s and spread to desktop publishing and web design.
Use it wisely
- Never publish it. Pages with placeholder text look broken to users and are thin content to search engines. Search Google for "lorem ipsum" site:yourdomain.com before launch.
- Design with realistic lengths — real headlines are rarely the same length as lorem ipsum.
- Write real copy early for key pages; content often changes the design.
Count the length of your real copy with the Word Counter.
Frequently asked questions
What does lorem ipsum mean?
It is scrambled Latin from Cicero's De finibus bonorum et malorum, roughly "pain itself", altered so it no longer reads as meaningful text.
Why do designers use lorem ipsum?
It fills layouts with realistic-looking text without distracting readers with actual content.
Is it bad for SEO to leave lorem ipsum on a page?
Yes. It signals an unfinished, low-quality page. Always replace it before publishing.