How to generate random text in Word

Sometimes you want to insert random text into a Microsoft Word document. In my case, this has been to check the layout in Word or another application.

There are three options for this in Microsoft Word. Each requires a particular AutoCorrect feature to be turned on. This "Replace text as you type" feature can set by doing this:

• From Word's main menu, select File, Options
• In the Options box, from the left-hand menu select Proofing
• From the Proofing main window, click on AutoCorrect Options
• Half down ensure there is a tick in the box: Replace text as you type

Now you can use one of these three methods to insert random text:

1. Type =rand(1,2)
   Press the Enter button and random text will be inserted.
   This inserts random text.
2. Type =lorem(1,2)
   Press the Enter button and the "lorem ipsum" text will be inserted. Useful if you want to indicate the text is meant to be random.
3. Type =rand.old(1,2)
   Press the Enter button and the "quick brown fox" text will be inserted. Again, useful if you want to indicate the text is meant to be random.