# Lorem ipsum generator

Make placeholder text for designs and mock-ups

Use it at https://www.quicktoolz.com/tools/lorem-ipsum-generator. From QuickToolz.

Lorem ipsum is placeholder text used in layouts before the real words are ready. It comes from a Latin work by Cicero, scrambled so readers look at the design and not the meaning. Choose how many paragraphs, sentences or words you need, then copy the text. You can also add paragraph tags.

## How it works

Words are picked at random from the classic Latin word list.

Words are picked at random from the classic list, so each block looks a little different. The first sentence can use the familiar opening.

Worked example: Choose 3 paragraphs to fill a page mock-up. Each paragraph has 4 to 6 sentences, and the first starts with “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet”.

## Examples

| Setting | Use |
| --- | --- |
| 1 paragraph | A card or short block |
| 3 paragraphs | A page mock-up |
| 20 words | A heading or caption |

## What this tool doesn't cover

- This is filler. Replace it with real text before you publish.

## Questions

### What does lorem ipsum mean?

It’s scrambled Latin from Cicero’s De Finibus. As written, it doesn’t mean anything.

### Why not use real text?

Real words draw the eye. Filler keeps attention on the layout.

### Can I get HTML?

Yes. Tick Add <p> tags, and each paragraph is wrapped.

### Where does lorem ipsum come from?

It comes from a Latin work by Cicero, written in 45 BC. Printers scrambled the words, so it no longer has real meaning.

### When should I not use lorem ipsum?

Avoid it when testing real content, such as forms or headlines. Real words show you problems that filler text hides.

## Sources

- [Encyclopaedia Britannica: Cicero](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Cicero)