Sometimes you need to add random text to your document, as a part of a demonstration, or to get the feel of a new layout.  I use this quick random text generator during coaching sessions, and it never fails to impress.

1.       Type the following formula anywhere in a blank space on your document:

=rand(x,y)

·         The equals (=) sign tells Word you are typing a formula. 

·         Rand is abbreviation for ‘random’.

·         x is the number of paragraphs you wish to insert, and y is the number of sentences within the paragraphs.

2.       Change the x and y to numerals, e.g. =rand(4,3).

3.       Press Enter.

Once you press Enter, text will be automatically added to the document.  In the example given in step 2, four paragraphs will appear, each containing 3 sentences.

Try it! It’s a handy way to generate natural looking text at blazing fast speed.

(Works with Word 2003, 2007, 2010)