Figma's built-in lorem ipsum fills a text layer — but you can't control the word count, and it only works inside Figma. When you need precise placeholder text for any tool, a standalone generator gives you more control with less friction.
| Feature | Figma Built-In | Figma Plugin | Browser Generator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precise word count | ✗ No control | ~Plugin dependent | ✓ Exact word count |
| Sentence count | ✗ No control | ~Some plugins | ✓ Exact sentence count |
| Paragraph count | ✗ Fills text box | ~Some plugins | ✓ Exact paragraph count |
| Works outside Figma | ✗ Figma only | ✗ Figma only | ✓ Any tool, any browser |
| Account required | ✗ Figma account | ✗ Figma account | ✓ No account |
| Install required | ✓ Built-in | ✗ Plugin install | ✓ Nothing to install |
| Copy for other apps | ~Manual copy from layer | ~Manual copy | ✓ One-click copy |
| Works on mobile | ✗ No mobile Figma | ✗ No | ✓ Any mobile browser |
Figma's Type > Lorem Ipsum works well when:
Use a browser-based lorem ipsum generator when:
This workflow gives you Figma-level speed with standalone-level precision. Keep the generator open in a tab during design sessions.
| Figma Component | Text Amount | Generator Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Card component | 40-60 words | Words: 50 |
| Hero headline | 8-15 words | Words: 12 |
| Hero subtitle | 15-25 words | Sentences: 2 |
| Feature description | 30-50 words | Sentences: 3 |
| Blog post preview | 2 sentences | Sentences: 2 |
| Testimonial block | 2-3 sentences | Sentences: 3 |
| Full article layout | 5-8 paragraphs | Paragraphs: 6 |
| Modal body text | 1-2 paragraphs | Paragraphs: 1 |
| Navigation labels | 2-3 words each | Words: 3 |
Generate lorem ipsum with precise control — works with Figma and every other design tool.
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