Dummy Text for Wireframes: Keeping Stakeholders Focused on Structure
Why wireframes use dummy text, how to choose the right placeholder content, and when to swap filler text for real copy during the design process.
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Tags: text, design, ux
Dummy Text for Wireframes: How Much Detail to Include The fidelity of your wireframe should match the decisions you need to make at that stage. Using detailed, realistic content in a low-fidelity wireframe wastes time and distracts reviewers. Using lorem ipsum boxes in a high-fidelity prototype prevents meaningful feedback. This guide maps out what level of text detail belongs at each stage of the design process. Content Considerations at Each Stage | Stage | Text Type | Navigation | CTAs | Forms | |-------|-----------|-----------|------|-------| | Low-fi | Gray boxes | "Nav Item" | Box | Box | | Mid-fi | Lorem ipsum | Near-real labels | Real verb + noun | Real labels | | High-fi | Real or realistic | Final labels | Final copy | Final labels + hints | --- The Right Amount of Lorem Ipsum…
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