How to use Lorem Ipsum Generator — Free Placeholder Text, HTML Ready
- 1Choose paragraphs, sentences, words or list items, and how many you need.
- 2Pick classic Lorem Ipsum or readable English, and tick HTML if you want tags around it.
- 3Copy the placeholder text straight into your layout.
About Lorem Ipsum Generator
Placeholder text is a design tool. Real copy pulls attention onto the words; meaningless text keeps it on the layout, which is what you are trying to evaluate when the content is not written yet.
The traditional lorem ipsum is scrambled Cicero, and it has survived five centuries of typesetting because its word lengths and letter distribution look enough like Latin-alphabet prose to give a realistic sense of texture on the page.
The readable English option exists for the times that backfires. Clients sometimes fixate on the Latin or worry it will ship, and English filler sidesteps the conversation while still being obviously placeholder.
Frequently asked questions
Why use Latin instead of real words?
Because meaningless text stops people reading it. Reviewers comment on the layout instead of the copy, which is the whole point of a placeholder.
Where does lorem ipsum come from?
It is scrambled Latin from Cicero's De finibus bonorum et malorum, written in 45 BC, adopted by typesetters in the 1500s and still in use today.
Can I get HTML-ready output?
Yes. Tick the HTML option to wrap each paragraph in a p tag, or list items in a ul, ready to paste into a template.
What is the readable English option?
Plain English filler instead of Latin. It is useful when you want a client to judge realistic line lengths and word shapes rather than be distracted by Latin.
Is it free?
Yes — unlimited use, no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you run it.