Scrambled, Latin-like placeholder text designers drop into a layout before the real words exist, so they can judge look and spacing without being distracted by meaning.
Synonyms
- dummy text
- placeholder copy
- greeking
Related terms
- placeholder text
- content design
- wireframe
In plain words
- the fake 'lorem ipsum' filler text in a mock-up
Usage example
The mockup still had lorem ipsum where the product description should go.
Don't confuse with…
- placeholder textPlaceholder text is real hint wording inside an empty form field; lorem ipsum is meaningless filler used while designing.
Categories
- Content & UX writing