Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. It has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.
It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why use Lorem Ipsum?
Lorem Ipsum is used as placeholder text to demonstrate the visual form of a document or a typeface without relying on meaningful content. It helps focus attention on design and layout rather than the actual text.
Where does it come from?
It comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. The text used today is a scrambled version of parts of this classical Latin literature.
Is Lorem Ipsum just random text?
No, it's derived from a real Latin text, making it look more like readable text than purely random characters. However, the standard Lorem Ipsum text doesn't actually mean anything coherent.
How can I use this generator?
Simply select the amount (number) and type (words, characters, paragraphs, list) of text you need. Choose your desired output format (Plain Text, HTML, or Markdown) and whether to start with the classic 'Lorem ipsum...'. The text will be generated instantly. You can then copy it or download it as a file.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes, this tool is completely free to use. It runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, ensuring your privacy. It works offline after the initial page load.