About Lorem Ipsum

Lorem ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text since the 1500s. The passage originates from Cicero's philosophical work "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written in 45 BC. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor, traced the origins in the 1990s, finding the obscure Latin word "consectetur" in a lorem ipsum passage and confirming its literary source.

Designers use lorem ipsum because its letter distribution roughly mirrors that of English, making it a realistic stand-in for actual copy in layout mockups without distracting from the visual design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is lorem ipsum?

Lorem ipsum is placeholder text derived from a scrambled passage of Cicero's "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (45 BC). It has been used as dummy text in typesetting and graphic design since the 1960s.

When should I use lorem ipsum?

Use lorem ipsum when designing layouts, mockups, or prototypes where the actual copy is not yet available. It fills space realistically without distracting reviewers with readable content.

Can I generate more than 10 paragraphs?

The generator cycles through its paragraph pool to fill your requested amount, so you can request any number. For very large amounts, the same paragraphs will repeat.

Is the text the same every time?

Yes. The text is drawn from the classic lorem ipsum corpus. If you need randomised variations, use the Words or Sentences modes which produce slightly different output on each generation.