Why Designers Love Localized Dummy Text

16/03/2025

If you’re designing an app, website, or digital product today, you’re probably not building it for just one language. From onboarding screens to footers and error messages, language matters — and so does the way we simulate it during design and prototyping.

That’s where localized dummy text comes in.

What Is Localized Dummy Text?

Localized dummy text is exactly what it sounds like: placeholder content in languages other than English. Just like traditional Lorem Ipsum helps you preview how real content will affect a layout, localized dummy text lets you see how other languages might break — or beautify — your designs.

At The Lorem Ipsum Post, we’ve made this easy and accessible with our Localized Dummy Text feature. You can now preview filler content in multiple languages like:

• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Italian
• Polish
• Ukrainian
• …and many more!

Why Does Localized Text Matter in Design?

When you’re designing with only English in mind, you’re making assumptions — about word length, sentence structure, and how text behaves in UI components.

But in reality, different languages behave very differently, and they can dramatically affect layout and user experience.

Here’s why you (and your stakeholders) should care:

1. 🧱 Realistic Layout Stress Testing

Words like “Settings” (8 characters) might translate to “Einstellungen” (13 characters) in German. That could overflow a button, break your navbar, or wrap into a second line you didn’t expect. Testing with localized dummy content prevents visual surprises later.

2. 🔁 Better Internationalization Planning

Using placeholder text in multiple languages early in your design process encourages good i18n habits. You’re more likely to:

• Leave room for translation expansion
• Choose scalable layouts
• Avoid hardcoded copy

3. 💬 Stakeholder & Client Demos

Clients often ask: “What will this look like in other markets?”
Showing your mockup in a different language — even with dummy text — makes your project feel more global-ready and professional.

How The Lorem Ipsum Post Helps

Our Localized Dummy Text feature is designed with simplicity and flexibility in mind:

• 🔤 Choose your language from a growing list
• 🧩 Select how much content you want (paragraphs, lines, sentences)
• 🎛️ Pair it with formatting options like Sentence case, UPPERCASE, or Capitalized Case
• 🚀 Copy and paste it into your Figma, Webflow, or code editor instantly

It’s perfect for designers, developers, and product teams who want to build with the world in mind — not just English speakers.

Final Thoughts

If your product is going to reach a global audience, your design process should reflect that from the start. By using localized dummy text, you’re not only future-proofing your UI — you’re showing a deeper level of care and awareness for users across languages and cultures.

Ready to try it? Head over to The Lorem Ipsum Post and explore the Localized Dummy Text section now. Your layout — and your international users — will thank you.

Published by The Lorem Ipsum Post — because even dummy text deserves to speak more than one language.