Where does the text 'Lorem Ipsum' come from?
It is derived from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of Cicero's 'De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum' (The Ends of Good and Evil), written in 45 BC.
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Lorem Ipsum Generator - Placeholder Text Maker | 1ClickTools
Generate classic Lorem Ipsum dummy text for web design, UI layouts, and print mockups. Customize paragraphs, words, and HTML tags locally.
About This Tool
Lorem Ipsum has been the graphic design industry's standard dummy text since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. Using realistic placeholder text allows designers, developers, and clients to evaluate visual typography, font hierarchy, and UI grid layouts without being distracted by readable content. Our browser-native Lorem Ipsum Generator allows you to generate exact quantities of paragraphs, sentences, words, or list items. You can choose classic Latin text, start with the standard 'Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet...' phrase, wrap paragraphs in HTML paragraph tags, or generate unordered bullet list items for web prototyping. Because text generation uses local client-side string generation algorithms, results generate instantly. Enjoy clean, customizable placeholder text without ads or page reloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do designers use Lorem Ipsum instead of real text?
Dummy text prevents readers from getting distracted by content meaning, allowing them to focus on visual typography, line spacing, and layout aesthetics.
Can I wrap generated text in HTML tags?
Yes! Toggle the HTML option to wrap text automatically in paragraph or list item tags.
Is my usage tracked or logged?
No. 1ClickTools generates text 100% locally in your browser memory.
Can I generate specific word counts like 500 words?
Yes, set unit mode to 'Words' and enter 500 to receive exact word length text.
Works on mobile browsers?
Yes, fully responsive across mobile phones, tablets, and desktops.
Can I generate list items for dropdown mockups?
Yes, select 'Lists' to generate bulleted placeholder item strings.
Is there any software download needed?
No, works instantly in your web browser.
Does it cost anything to use?
No, 100% free with no limits.
Is 1ClickTools Lorem Ipsum Generator completely free?
Yes, 100% free for all personal and commercial design projects.