About the Lorem Ipsum Generator
This lorem ipsum generator creates placeholder text for website mockups, app designs, print layouts and templates. Choose how many paragraphs, sentences or words you need, whether to start with the classic "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…" opening, and whether to wrap paragraphs in HTML <p> tags for pasting straight into code.
Designers and developers use lorem ipsum so that reviewers focus on layout, typography and spacing rather than reading the copy. Because the words look like Latin but carry no meaning, it fills a page realistically — with a natural mix of short and long words and sentences — without distracting anyone.
The text is generated from a seed, so the same seed always gives the same text (handy for reproducible screenshots and tests); change the seed for a fresh variation. Word mode returns exactly the number of words you ask for, which is useful for testing character limits and text overflow.
How to use the lorem ipsum generator
- 1Enter how many paragraphs, sentences or words you need.
- 2Choose whether to start with the classic "Lorem ipsum" sentence.
- 3Turn on HTML tags if you are pasting into code.
- 4Copy the text into your design, or change the seed for a new variation.
Formula and method
The generator draws words from a vocabulary of 116 pseudo-Latin words taken from the traditional lorem ipsum passage, which is derived from Cicero's "De finibus bonorum et malorum" (45 BC). Sentences are 6 to 14 words long, with an occasional comma, and paragraphs contain 4 to 7 sentences, giving the uneven rhythm of real prose.
A seeded pseudo-random number generator (mulberry32) chooses the words, so identical settings and seed always reproduce identical text. In word mode the output contains exactly the requested number of words, formatted as one sentence; with the classic option on, the text opens with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit."
Worked examples
Exactly five words
With the classic option on, a five-word request returns the first five words of the traditional passage, capitalised and ending in a full stop — 27 characters in total.
One classic sentence
A single sentence with the classic option gives the famous opening line: 8 words and 56 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Three HTML paragraphs for a web mockup
Three paragraphs are generated, each wrapped in <p>…</p> on its own line. Each paragraph has 4–7 sentences, so the total length varies with the seed, but the paragraph count is always exactly 3.
Frequently asked questions
What does lorem ipsum mean?+
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin taken from sections 1.10.32–33 of Cicero's "De finibus bonorum et malorum", written in 45 BC. The words were cut and altered, so the text has no real meaning, which is exactly why it works as neutral filler.
Why do designers use lorem ipsum instead of real text?+
Placeholder text lets people judge layout, font size, line length and spacing without being distracted by the message. It also lets design start before the final copy is written.
How many words are in a paragraph of lorem ipsum?+
In this generator a paragraph has 4 to 7 sentences of 6 to 14 words, so typically 40–70 words. If you need an exact length, switch to word mode and enter the number of words.
Is lorem ipsum bad for SEO?+
Yes, if it is published. Search engines treat it as thin, meaningless content and it looks unfinished to visitors. Always replace placeholder text before a page goes live and search your site for "lorem" before launch.
Can I get the same text again later?+
Yes. Use the same count, unit, options and seed and the generator will reproduce the identical text, which is useful for consistent screenshots, visual regression tests and documentation.