Lorem Ipsum for Figma
Figma has no built-in placeholder generator, and installing a plugin for it means granting file access for something you need occasionally. Generating text here and pasting it into a text layer takes a few seconds and requires no permissions at all.
Plain text is the right format for Figma. Markup does not render in a text layer, so HTML or Markdown output would paste in as visible angle brackets and asterisks.
How to use Lorem Ipsum for Figma
Paste into the layer, not the canvas
Double-click into the text layer before pasting. Pasting onto the canvas creates a new text node with default styling instead of filling the layer you meant to fill.
Vary text across component instances
Identical strings in every instance of a card component make a design system look tidier than it is. Generate several different blocks so your variants get tested against uneven content.
Use auto layout with realistic lengths
Auto layout resizes around its content, so the placeholder length you choose directly determines what the frame looks like. Test both the shortest and longest realistic strings, not just a comfortable middle.
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Further reading
- Using Placeholder Text in Design SystemsDiscover how to integrate placeholder text into scalable design systems. Learn about content tokens, component documentation, consistency standards, and developer handoff best practices.
- Lorem Ipsum for Wireframes vs High-Fidelity MockupsLearn how placeholder text requirements differ between early wireframes and polished mockups, and how to communicate expectations at each design stage.
- Why Designers Use Lorem Ipsum TextExplore the reasons behind designers' use of Lorem Ipsum text as a placeholder in design projects, its benefits, and best practices.