Add Lorem Ipsum in Word Quickly and Easily

Adding filler text in Microsoft Word is straightforward and can be very handy for creating mockups of documents or testing layouts. Here are some of the best methods to do so:

How to Quickly Add Filler Text in Word Documents?​

1. Using the =lorem() Function​

• Open Microsoft Word:
  • Start a new document or open an existing one.
• Type the Command:
  • Place your cursor where you want the filler text to appear.
  • Type =lorem().
    
  • Press Enter.

This will insert three paragraphs of the standard Lorem Ipsum text. If you need a specific amount of text, you can modify the command.

• Customize the Text:
  • Type =lorem(Number of Paragraphs, Number of Sentences) and press Enter.
  • For example, =lorem(2,5) will generate 2 paragraphs, each containing 5 sentences.

This method allows you to control the volume of the text generated, which can be useful for different testing needs.

2. Using the =rand() Function for Random Text​

• Open Microsoft Word:
  • Start a new document or open an existing one.
• Type the Command:
  • Place your cursor where you want the filler text to appear.
  • Type =rand().
  • Press Enter.

This will insert a default amount of random text in English, which is useful for testing text that looks more natural than Lorem Ipsum.

• Customize the Text:
  • Type =rand(Number of Paragraphs, Number of Sentences) and press Enter.
  • For example, =rand(4,3) will generate 4 paragraphs, each containing 3 sentences.

This generates text that can help you see how your document will look with actual readable content.

3. Verify the AutoCorrect Settings​

If any of the commands don't work, you might need to check your AutoCorrect settings.

• Go to File:
  • Click on File in the top-left corner of Word.
• Open Options:
  • Select Options from the menu.
• Access Proofing:
  • In the Word Options dialog, choose Proofing from the list on the left.
• AutoCorrect Options:
  • Click on AutoCorrect Options....
• Check Replace Text as You Type:
  • Ensure that the box labeled Replace text as you type is checked.
• Apply Changes:
  • Click OK to close the AutoCorrect dialog and OK again to close the Word Options dialog.

By verifying this setting, you ensure that Word can interpret and execute the =lorem() and =rand() commands correctly.

Using these methods, you can quickly and easily add filler text to your Word documents for design and formatting purposes. Adjust the amount and type of text to meet your specific needs and ensure your document layouts look just right.