Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet: What does it stand for? Easily explained

When creating a website you often see "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet". But what does that actually mean? In this practical tip we will tell you the meaning.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet: What does it stand for? Easily explained

• This text is a so-called blind text that acts as a placeholder.
• The text is obviously in Latin, but has no real meaning in the Latin language.
• The text has been used for years to test the different types of text and fonts.
• It is also used as a placeholder on websites to see what the text on the website looks like.
• Good to know: This text was selected because the distribution of the letters and the overall length of the word are ideally reproduced with strength, appearance and important features.
• So this text is not an integral part of the language, but it is all the more anchored in the computer and internet world.

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