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Do you need dummy sample text to practice formatting, test document layout, or preview fonts in Microsoft Word? Don't waste time typing long sentences manually or copying text from browser!
Did you know Microsoft Word has secret built-in formulas like =rand() and =lorem() that generate full paragraphs of text in 1 second? Today I show you how to use them easy easy!
πΊ Video Tutorial: How to Generate Auto Text in MS Word
Watch this short video tutorial in Khmer to see how to use auto text formulas in MS Word:
π οΈ Secret Formulas to Generate Auto Text in MS Word
Type any of these formulas on a new line in your Word document, then press Enter key on your keyboard! BOOM! Full text appears instantly!
1. =rand() β Generate English Sample Text
Type:
`text
=rand()
`
Press Enter. Word will generate default sample paragraphs explaining Word features.
2. =lorem() β Generate Latin Lorem Ipsum Text
Type:
`text
=lorem()
`
Press Enter. Word will generate standard Lorem Ipsum dummy text (latin text used by graphic designers and publishers).
3. =rand(Paragraphs, Sentences) β Custom Paragraph Count
Want exact number of paragraphs and sentences? Type numbers inside parentheses!
Example:
`text
=rand(2,5)
`
- First number (
2) = Number of paragraphs. - Second number (
5) = Number of sentences per paragraph.
Press Enter to get exactly 2 paragraphs with 5 sentences each!
> π‘ Tip: You can also use custom numbers with lorem! Type =lorem(3,4) to generate 3 paragraphs with 4 sentences of Lorem Ipsum text!
4. =rand.old() β Generate Classic Sample Sentence
Want the famous sentence containing every letter in English alphabet? Type:
`text
=rand.old()
`
Press Enter. Word will generate repeating lines of: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
> π‘ Tip: Make sure AutoCorrect is turned ON in Word settings (File => Options => Proofing => AutoCorrect Options), otherwise formulas will not trigger when you press Enter!
π‘ Summary of Auto Text Formulas
=rand()= Standard English sample paragraphs.=lorem()= Classic Lorem Ipsum dummy text.=rand(p,s)= Custom paragraphs (p) and sentences (s) count (e.g.=rand(5,3)).=rand.old()= Classic "The quick brown fox..." sentence.
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