How to use the lorem ipsum generator
Lorem ipsum is deliberately meaningless filler text for mockups and wireframes. Because nobody can read it for meaning, reviewers look at type size, leading and the shape of a block of copy instead of arguing about wording, which is why printers and editors have leaned on it for centuries. The familiar passage is generally traced back to scrambled Latin from Cicero.
The number you type is the total amount to produce. Which unit it counts depends on the button you press: paragraphs, sentences or words. Type three and press the paragraph button and you get exactly three paragraphs. Each paragraph is filled with three to six sentences and each sentence with six to sixteen words, all chosen at random, so the same settings give a different length every time you press the button.
Leaving the opening option on starts the output with the familiar first line, and turning it off fills everything with random words from the start. The result panel reports paragraph, sentence and word counts along with the character count including spaces. Keep in mind that Latin filler has different letter widths from many scripts, so a final layout check is best done with the real copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the button you press. The number is always the total amount produced, counted in paragraphs, sentences or words respectively.
The number of sentences per paragraph and words per sentence are both randomised. If you need a precise length, use the word button so the total word count is fixed.
It is fine for early drafts, but Latin filler has different letter widths and word lengths from real copy, so line counts and spacing can shift. Do the final check with the actual text.