How to Generate Lorem Ipsum in VS Code (Built-in + Extensions)

Published April 2025 · 5 min read

VS Code has a built-in way to generate lorem ipsum — no extension needed.

Built-in Method: Emmet

Just type lorem and press Tab. That's it!

lorem → Tab → generates 30 words of lorem ipsum

Control the Length

lorem10   → 10 words
lorem50   → 50 words
lorem100  → 100 words

Generate Multiple Paragraphs

Use Emmet multiplication:

p*5>lorem → 5 paragraphs wrapped in <p> tags

Inside HTML Elements

div>p>lorem20 → <div><p>20 words...</p></div>
ul>li*5>lorem5 → 5 list items with 5 words each

Not Working?

  • Make sure the file is saved as .html, .jsx, or another supported format
  • Check that Emmet is enabled: Settings → search "emmet"
  • Try Ctrl+Space after typing lorem to trigger suggestions

Online Alternative

Use our Lorem Ipsum Generator for more control over paragraphs, sentences, or words.

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