How to Generate Random Text in Office Word 2010 & 2007

Often when you want to demonstrate any Microsoft office word trick you may need to create some junk text or random text so that you can effectively explain that trick or new feature. Rather than manually typing random characters here is handy trick which can generate random text in office word 2010 & 2007.

Microsoft Office Word 2010, 2007 has introduced a new function which when you type in empty word document and hit entry key, office word will automatically fill it up with meaningful text.

1. rand()

When you type “=rand()” and hit enter key, Office word will fill document with readable English text. You can customize this random text by specifying  ”=rand(x)” where ‘x’ number of paragraphs.

2. lorem()

When you type “=lorem()” and hit enter key, Office word will fill document with the classic “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…” text. You can customize this text by specifying  ”=lorem (x)” where ‘x’ number of paragraphs.