I guess they've put it to test MS word while developing.
Nope, read on!
well even microsoft does not know the answer
What the hell in blazes??? Microsoft aint stupid! Microsoft PUT it there! That, AND the lorem(x) syntax.
I'll tell you guys the intended use. It is just used to insert some random words just to see what your selected or customized formatting will look like practically. Instead of trying the formatting out by typing the random text yourself, you may simply save time and input that syntax to check it out! Sheesh! The things people come up with these days!
Check this out:
*weblogs.asp.net/chuckop/archive/2004/07/14/183611.aspx
Also, check this msdn blog page:
*blogs.msdn.com/alspeirs/archive/2007/08/01/random-text-in-word-2007.aspx