Lorem() function to create a Lorem Ipsum in Word

Just a little tip – you can create Lorem Ipsum text in Word 2007 or later. Just type:

=lorem(5,6)

…and press return. The numbers refer to the number of paragraphs and the number of sentences per paragraph respectively.

3 thoughts on “Lorem() function to create a Lorem Ipsum in Word”

Charlie Epes says:

Not feeling it. Word 2007. Do I need to change something in Word options?

2012-06-27 at 12:47 Reply
1. Andy says:
  
  Don’t think so. It’s been a while since I used 2007 – but I remember this tip working with it too. Unless it was added in a service pack or similar. You did lead with an = and press return at the end? And no space between the = and ‘lorem()’?
  
  2012-06-28 at 13:45 Reply
Nikki says:

Charlie,

If you are trying to use this and not getting it to work, you may have the same problem I did. I had disabled “Replace Text as you type” in the autocorrect options. If you re-enable this, then =lorem() will work.

2012-06-28 at 16:05 Reply