The Origins of Lorem Ipsum
Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text since the 1500s. It has roots in classical Latin literature from 45 BC.
The Source: Cicero's "De Finibus"
Lorem Ipsum comes from "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
Why Designers Use Lorem Ipsum
- Focus on Design: Using readable English would distract from layout and typography
- Natural Distribution: Lorem Ipsum looks like readable content, not obviously fake
- Industry Standard: Makes mockups familiar and professional
When to Use Lorem Ipsum
- Early design phases when layout is more important than content
- Client presentations when final copy isn't available
- Template development showing text placement
- Typography testing evaluating fonts and spacing
When NOT to Use Lorem Ipsum
- User testing: Real content gives more accurate feedback
- Final designs: Always replace before launch
- Content-dependent layouts: When content length affects design
Conclusion
Lorem Ipsum remains the designer's trusted tool for placeholder text. Use our free Lorem Ipsum generator to create the perfect amount for your projects.
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