Lorem Ipsum is a placeholder text commonly used in the design and publishing industries. It helps designers visualize how a page will look with actual content without being distracted by meaningful text. The standard Lorem Ipsum passage has been used since the 1500s and is derived from a work by the Roman philosopher Cicero. The text is nonsensical in nature, making it ideal for testing layouts and typography. By using Lorem Ipsum, designers can focus on the visual aspects of their work, such as font choices and spacing, rather than the content itself.