About the Lorem Ipsum Generator
Tezmy's Lorem Ipsum Generator makes realistic-looking placeholder text for designs, mock-ups, websites and documents before the real content is ready. Choose how many paragraphs, sentences or words you need, decide whether to start with the classic “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…”, and optionally wrap each paragraph in HTML <p> tags ready to paste into code. Every paragraph is varied so layouts look natural.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Lorem Ipsum Generator
- 1Enter how many you need.
- 2Choose paragraphs, sentences or words.
- 3Pick the classic opening and HTML tags if you want them.
- 4Press Generate and copy the text.
Where lorem ipsum comes from
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin based on a text by the Roman writer Cicero, from 45 BC. Printers have used it as dummy text since the 1500s because it looks like natural language, with a normal mix of short and long words, but readers can't get distracted by what it says.
When to use placeholder text
- Website and app designs before the real copy is written.
- Testing fonts, line lengths and spacing in a layout.
- Brochures, posters and presentations in progress.
- Filling test databases and forms during development.
When to use real text instead
Placeholder text can hide problems: real headlines are often longer, and real content decides the layout. Replace lorem ipsum as early as possible, and never publish a page with it: it looks unfinished and Google treats it as low-quality content.
Words, sentences or paragraphs
Choose paragraphs to fill page layouts, sentences for short blocks like cards and captions, or an exact number of words to test a design against a real limit. The word count helps match the length of the text that will replace it.
HTML tags for developers
Turn on HTML to wrap each paragraph in <p> tags, ready to paste into a web page, template or CMS for testing. Leave it off for plain text to paste into design tools like Figma, Canva, Word or Google Docs.
Generate it anywhere
Open this page in Safari, Chrome or Edge on your phone, tablet or computer. There's nothing to install and no sign-up, and everything runs on your own device, so what you type is never uploaded. Dummy text is easier to place when you know its length, so paste it into the Word Counter. Change the capitalisation of headings with the Case Converter, and use the Random Number Generator when a mock-up needs placeholder prices, dates or quantities.
Features
- Paragraphs, sentences or words
- Classic “Lorem ipsum” opening
- Optional HTML <p> tags
- Natural, varied sentence lengths
- Word count shown
- One-click copy
Frequently asked questions
What is lorem ipsum?
It's scrambled Latin-looking text used as a placeholder in design and publishing. It comes from a 1st-century BC work by Cicero and has been used by printers since the 1500s.
Why use lorem ipsum instead of real text?
It lets people judge a layout's look without getting distracted by reading the words, and it has a natural mix of short and long words like real text.
Does lorem ipsum mean anything?
Not really. It's based on real Latin but words are cut and rearranged, so it doesn't form sentences you can translate.
Can I get it with HTML tags?
Yes. Tick “Wrap in HTML <p> tags” to get each paragraph ready to paste into a web page.
Is there a limit?
You can generate up to 500 paragraphs, sentences or words at a time.
How do I get 500 words of lorem ipsum?
Choose Words, enter 500 and copy the result. The word count confirms the length.
Can I paste it into Word or Google Docs?
Yes. Copy the plain text version. Turn off HTML tags when pasting into documents.
Is the text different every time?
Yes. Sentences are mixed each time, so paragraphs look natural and don't repeat exactly.
Is lorem ipsum real Latin?
Partly. It comes from Cicero's “On the Ends of Good and Evil”, but words were cut and changed, so it doesn't make sense as Latin.