Placeholder text like Lorem Ipsum is a staple in UI and UX design. It helps visualize layouts, test spacing, and simulate real content before copywriting is finalized. Whether you’re creating mockups, wireframes, or prototypes, Figma makes it easy to insert dummy text—either manually or through plugins.
✍️ Method 1: Manually Add Lorem Ipsum Text
The simplest way to insert Lorem Ipsum is to type or paste it directly into a text box:
- Press
Tor select the Text Tool from the toolbar. - Click and drag on the canvas to create a text box.
- Paste in standard Lorem Ipsum text or use a generator website (like lipsum.com).
This method is quick and works well for short blocks of text or small labels.
🔌 Method 2: Use the “Lorem Ipsum” Plugin
Figma supports community plugins that can generate placeholder text for you. The Lorem Ipsum plugin is one of the most popular options.
To install and use:
- Go to Resources (
Shift + I) or right-click > Plugins > Browse Plugins in Community. - Search for “Lorem Ipsum” and click Install.
- Select one or more text layers, then run the plugin via Right-click > Plugins > Lorem Ipsum.
- It will instantly fill the selected text box with dummy content.
This method is ideal for quickly populating a UI design with multiple blocks of text.
🔌 Method 3: Use the “Content Reel” Plugin
For more control over text snippets (and other placeholder content like names, job titles, etc.), try the Content Reel plugin by Microsoft.
How to use:
- Install Content Reel from the Figma Community.
- Open it via Right-click > Plugins > Content Reel.
- Select one or more text layers.
- Choose “Lorem Ipsum” or any other category and click to insert it.
You can even save your own content sets for repeated use.
🧠 When to Use Lorem Ipsum in Figma
- During early-stage mockups and wireframes
- To test how your design reacts to long or short text
- When waiting on finalized content from a copywriter or client
- For showing clients a polished visual without content distractions
✅ Final Thoughts
Figma makes inserting Lorem Ipsum effortless. Whether you’re manually pasting it or using a plugin, you can keep your layouts realistic and visually balanced during the early phases of design. Plugins like Lorem Ipsum and Content Reel can save time and boost consistency across your project.
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