Design Tips: Making the Most of Placeholder Text

Placeholder text is more than just filler. Used strategically, it helps create better designs and smoother workflows.

Choosing the Right Amount

Estimate Real Content Length

Before generating placeholder text:

Test Extremes

Generate both minimal and maximum expected lengths:

This reveals:

Formatting Placeholder Text

Match Expected Structure

If the final content will have:

Use Realistic Capitalization

Match the expected style:

Include Punctuation

Real text has:

Lorem ipsum naturally includes these, which is one reason it works so well.

Visual Distinction

Color Coding

Consider making placeholder text visually distinct:

This prevents confusion during reviews.

Annotation

Add notes in your design files:

Working with Development

Provide Clear Specifications

When handing off designs with placeholder text:

Test Dynamic Content

Before finalizing:

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using Identical Blocks

Don't copy-paste the same lorem ipsum everywhere:

Ignoring Mobile

Placeholder text should work across:

Test responsive behavior with placeholder text in place.

Forgetting Empty States

Design for when there's no content:

Perfect Alignment

Real content rarely fits perfectly. Avoid designs that only work with exact text lengths.

Workflow Tips

Generate Once, Reuse

Create a library of placeholder text at various lengths for quick access.

Document Your Sources

Keep track of what placeholder text you're using and why.

Update as Content Arrives

Replace placeholder text progressively as real content becomes available.

Final Check

Before launch, search your entire project for:

Conclusion

Thoughtful use of placeholder text leads to more robust designs that work with real content. Generate the text you need with LoremSpark, but always plan for how your design will handle actual content.