Where can I find the source of the random "lorem ipsum dolor..." copy in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

The "lorem ipsum dolor" placeholder text in Webflow is a common fill-in for when you are designing a website and need temporary text before the real content is available. Webflow provides a convenient way to generate this placeholder text directly within the Designer. Here's how you can find and edit the "lorem ipsum dolor" copy in Webflow:

  1. Open Webflow and navigate to the project you want to edit.
  2. Click on the page where you want to modify the placeholder text.
  3. In the Designer, you will find the "lorem ipsum" text typically within a paragraph or text element on the canvas.
  4. Click on the text element to select it.
  5. In the right-hand "Styles" panel, you will see the text properties. Look for the "Content" section.
  6. Within the "Content" section, you will find a button labeled "Generate Lorem Ipsum." Click on this button.
  7. A pop-up window will appear, offering various options for generating placeholder text. You can choose the number of paragraphs or words, and specify whether you want the text to start with "lorem ipsum dolor" or something else.
  8. Make your desired selections and click "Generate."
  9. The placeholder text will be replaced with the newly generated "lorem ipsum dolor" copy.

It's worth noting that you can also manually type in your own custom placeholder text if you prefer. Simply select the text element and start typing to replace the existing content.

Remember to update the placeholder text with your actual content once it becomes available. By doing so, you will improve the user experience and ensure your website is optimized for search engines.

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