somethingtexts

Somethingtexts is a term used in digital design and content prototyping to denote a family of placeholder texts that resemble natural language without providing real information. They are used to evaluate typography, spacing, and content flow in mockups and prototypes, and to test how real text would integrate with a design. Somethingtexts can be generated to vary length, tone, and complexity, providing more realistic composition than simple filler.

Unlike traditional lorem ipsum, somethingtexts may be English- or multilingual, and can be tailored to approximate the style of target content. They can be nonsensical or descriptive, using generic phrases that convey the idea of a topic area without exposing sensitive information. They are often created from templates or curated by teams to reflect typical UI content such as headings, body text, and captions. In production workflows, somethingtexts are swapped for actual content before launch, but may be retained during usability testing to simulate real-world text distribution.

The concept emerged in modern design practice during the 2010s and 2020s as a flexible alternative to lorem ipsum in digital contexts. In practice, teams use placeholder libraries or code generators to insert somethingtexts into wireframes, ensuring consistent formatting and readability across devices.

See also:

- Placeholder text

- Lorem ipsum

- Dummy text

- UI prototyping

- Content strategy placeholders