Why Lorem Ipsum still matters
Lorem Ipsum is pseudo-Latin filler text that gives interfaces realistic rhythm without distracting readers with actual content.
Origins of the text
It traces back to Cicero's writings, later scrambled by printers in the 1500s to showcase typography.
Digital design tools adopted it so teams could preview hierarchy before final copy was ready.
Why designers rely on filler
Realistic line lengths reveal whether components wrap correctly and maintain spacing.
Placeholder text keeps stakeholders focused on layout decisions instead of copy edits.
Modern twists
You can mix sentence, paragraph, or word counts to match the density of news sites, dashboards, or marketing pages.
Localized filler helps detect font fallbacks, hyphenation, or right-to-left quirks early.
Where to use Lorem Ipsum
- Design mockups and prototypes shared with clients
- Component libraries that need examples without revealing private data
- Print proofs for brochures or packaging
- Content modeling workshops where structure precedes messaging
Best practices
- Switch to real content as soon as it is available to validate tone
- Avoid reusing Lorem Ipsum in production to prevent SEO or accessibility issues
- Match placeholder length to the final expected copy to prevent surprises
- Note in documentation that text is synthetic to avoid confusion