How to Use Lorem Ipsum

Best practices for designers and developers

Why Use Lorem Ipsum?

Lorem Ipsum allows designers and developers to focus on visual design without being distracted by readable content. It helps stakeholders evaluate layouts without getting caught up in copywriting.

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Focus on Design

Evaluate layouts without distraction from readable content

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Realistic Sizing

See how real content will look and flow in your design

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Save Time

No need to wait for final copy during design phase

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Client Review

Present designs without placeholder text confusion

Common Use Cases

1. Website Mockups

Use Lorem Ipsum to fill content areas in website designs before final copy is ready. This helps clients visualize the layout and flow.

Example: Homepage hero section, blog posts, product descriptions

2. Print Design

Magazines, brochures, and posters often need placeholder text during the design phase to show text hierarchy and spacing.

Example: Magazine layouts, brochure templates, poster designs

3. App Prototypes

Mobile and web app prototypes benefit from realistic placeholder text to demonstrate user flows and interface designs.

Example: User profiles, news feeds, product listings

4. Typography Testing

Test font sizes, line heights, and readability with Lorem Ipsum before committing to a typeface.

Example: Font selection, hierarchy testing, spacing adjustments

Best Practices

  • Use Appropriate Length

    Match the placeholder text length to realistic content. Don't use 5 paragraphs where you'll only have 2.

  • Replace Before Launch

    Always replace Lorem Ipsum with real content before going live. Search for "lorem" to catch any missed instances.

  • Consider SEO

    Never launch with Lorem Ipsum in meta descriptions, titles, or H1 tags. This hurts search rankings.

  • Use Realistic Headings

    For headings, use actual headline lengths (5-10 words) rather than full Lorem Ipsum sentences.

  • Test Edge Cases

    Try very short and very long placeholder text to see how your design handles different content lengths.

  • Label Clearly

    When sharing designs, note that Lorem Ipsum is placeholder text to avoid confusion with stakeholders.

Tips for Different Tools

Figma / Sketch

  • Use text generation plugins for quick Lorem Ipsum
  • Create text styles with Lorem Ipsum for reusability
  • Test responsive breakpoints with varying text lengths

Adobe XD / Photoshop

  • Use repeat grids with Lorem Ipsum for consistent layouts
  • Save frequently used Lorem Ipsum as text snippets
  • Test accessibility with different font sizes

WordPress / CMS

  • Use Lorem Ipsum for demo content during theme development
  • Test custom post types and taxonomies
  • Verify responsive behavior across devices

HTML/CSS Development

  • Use our generator to create Lorem Ipsum in HTML format
  • Test text overflow and truncation
  • Verify line-height and letter-spacing

What NOT to Do

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't launch with Lorem Ipsum - Always replace with real content
  • Don't use for final presentations - Use realistic content for client sign-off
  • Don't ignore accessibility - Test screen readers with real content, not Lorem Ipsum
  • Don't copy-paste repeatedly - Use a generator for variety and natural text flow
  • Don't use in production databases - Clean up test data before launch

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