What is Lorem Ipsum?
Lorem Ipsum is dummy text that is commonly used in the design, printing, and typesetting industry when a designer needs to fill a space with text but the final content isn't yet available. It helps to demonstrate the visual form of a document without being distracted by meaningful content.
Why Lorem Ipsum?
- Neutral Text: Using real content during design can distract from design elements if readers focus on the words
- Visual Balance: Demonstrates how text will look and flow within a layout
- Design Focus: Allows designers to focus on typography, spacing, and overall design without content distractions
- Universal Usage: Widely recognized as placeholder text across the design industry
Common Uses
- Web Design: Mockups and wireframes for websites and apps
- Graphic Design: Layouts for brochures, magazines, and other print materials
- Typography: Testing different fonts and text styles
- UI/UX Design: Creating prototypes with realistic text density
- Template Creation: Building CMS themes and design templates
History of Lorem Ipsum
Lorem Ipsum is derived from sections of "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil), a 1st-century BC text by Cicero. The standard passage used since the 1500s starts with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur..."