Filler text

By default, filler text is just a single Lorem Ipsum text field, that autofills on frame resize. Filler text doesn't behave as plain text (i.e., it is not editable, with selection being limited to the entire block) but you can change this to normal editable text per frame or use plain text by default.

If you prefer your own custom text, this can replace the Lorem Ipsum text. For spell-checking purposes, you can set the language to go with this text.

When filler text is inserted, its starting sentence is chosen randomly. Custom filler text should be multiple sentences and/or paragraphs long to increase the likelihood that different text frames/linked text frame sequences begin with different words, avoiding a repetitive appearance.

To add filler text:

With the text frame selected, from the Text menu, select Insert Filler Text.

To convert filler text to normal editable text (per text frame):

-click any portion of filler text and choose Expand Field.

To use plain text as filler text by default:

From the Affinity Publisher menu, select Preferences.
From the Edit menu, select Preferences.
On the General tab, check Insert filler text as text.

To use custom text as filler text:

From the Affinity Publisher menu, select Preferences.
From the Edit menu, select Preferences.
On the Filler Text tab, set a spelling language from the pop-up menu and then type or paste your custom text into the main text frame.
Click Close.

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