About this plugin
Stop clicking through the block inserter – scaffold entire Gutenberg layouts with dummy text in a single keystroke.
Why ShortCut and Dummy Text Generator?
Building repetitive layouts block by block is slow. ShortCut and Dummy Text Generator adds a Gutenberg block that lets you scaffold content at speed: type an abbreviation – just like Emmet in code editors – press Tab or Enter, and the block instantly expands into proper WordPress core blocks: paragraphs, headings, lists, tables, groups, quotes, and more.
Write ul>li*5>lorem6 and get a five-item list with six words of lorem ipsum per item in one keystroke. Need a heading, a paragraph, and a list together? Chain them with commas and generate all three at once.
Free Features
- Emmet-Like Abbreviations: Expand shorthand like p>lorem10 into real core blocks with Tab or Enter.
- Lorem Ipsum on Demand: lorem gives 20 words; append a number ( lorem5, lorem50 ) for exact word counts.
- Repeat & Nest: Use *N to repeat elements and > to nest them – build lists, tables, and groups instantly.
- Sibling Blocks: Separate patterns with commas to create multiple blocks in one go.
- Real Text Support: Type your own text after > (e.g. h2>My Title ) instead of lorem ipsum.
- Replace or Insert Mode: Choose whether the block replaces itself or keeps itself in place for more generating.
- Unlimited Use: Add as many instances as you need across any post or page.
How to Use
- Add the ShortCut and Dummy Text Generator block anywhere in the Gutenberg editor.
- Type an abbreviation in the input field.
- Press Tab or Enter.
- The block either replaces itself with the generated blocks (default) or inserts the new blocks after itself – controlled by the toggle in the sidebar.
Abbreviation Syntax
Lorem ipsum text
- lorem → 20 words of lorem ipsum
- lorem5 → 5 words of lorem ipsum
Single elements
- p>lorem10 → Paragraph with 10 lorem words
- h2>lorem5 → H2 heading with 5 lorem words
- h1 through h6 are all supported
Repeating elements
Use *N to repeat a tag N times:
- ul>li*3>lorem4 → Unordered list with 3 items, each 4 words
- ol>li*4>lorem6 → Ordered list with 4 items, each 6 words
- table>tr*3>td*4>lorem3 → Table with 3 rows and 4 columns
Nesting
Use > to nest elements:
- group>h2>lorem5 → Group block containing an H2 heading
- div>p>lorem20 → Group block containing a paragraph
- blockquote>p>lorem15 → Quote block with a paragraph inside
Sibling elements
Use, to create multiple sibling blocks in one go:
- h2>My Title, p>lorem20 → An H2 heading followed by a paragraph
- h3>lorem4, ul>li*3>lorem5, p>lorem10 → Heading, list, and paragraph
Complex combinations
- group>h2>lorem5, p>lorem20 → Group block with a heading and paragraph
- table>tr*2>td*3>lorem4 → 2×3 table filled with lorem ipsum
Supported Block Types
Abbreviation tag
Gutenberg block
p
core/paragraph
h1 – h6
core/heading
ul
core/list (unordered)
ol
core/list (ordered)
table
core/table
group / div
core/group
blockquote
core/quote
pre
core/preformatted
Use Cases
- Theme & Plugin Developers: Fill test pages with realistic block structures in seconds.
- Designers: Mock up page layouts with placeholder text before real content arrives.
- Content Teams: Scaffold recurring article structures (heading + list + paragraph) instantly.
- Agencies: Speed up staging-site builds with ready-made dummy content.
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Source Code
Source code is publicly available on GitHub for review, study, and contributions:
com/bplugins/lorem-ipsum