Text Truncation.

Truncate Text with Ellipsis. Truncate text to specified length with word or character limits. Add ellipsis, preserve HTML, and smart truncation for previews.

Text Truncation

Example Texts

Use cases

Real-world uses.

Content Previews
Create previews for blog posts, articles, or product descriptions with consistent length.
Social Media
Truncate text for social media posts where character limits apply (Twitter, etc.).
Email Subject Lines
Truncate long subject lines or email previews to fit display constraints.
Card Components
Generate truncated text for card components, tooltips, or UI elements with limited space.
Search Results
Create consistent snippets for search results or list views.
Summaries
Generate summaries by truncating longer content to key points.
API Responses
Truncate text in API responses to reduce payload size or meet length requirements.
Export Formats
Prepare text for export to systems with character or word limits.

How it works

Four steps.

  1. 01

    Paste or upload your text that needs truncation.

  2. 02

    Set truncation limit (characters or words) and choose to add ellipsis.

  3. 03

    See instant preview with truncation statistics and remaining content.

  4. 04

    Copy the truncated text or download it as a file.

Features

Key Features of Text Truncation.

Truncate text with precision and control.

  • Character Limit

    Truncate text to a specific number of characters.

  • Word Limit

    Truncate text to a specific number of words.

  • Smart Truncation

    Truncate at word boundaries to avoid cutting words in half.

  • Ellipsis Options

    Add ellipsis (...) at the end of truncated text.

  • Preserve Formatting

    Option to preserve line breaks and basic formatting.

  • Export Options

    Download truncated text for use in your projects.

  • Statistics

    See character/word counts before and after truncation.

  • Live Preview

    See truncated text in real-time as you adjust settings.

FAQ

Questions.

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What is text truncation?

Text truncation is the process of shortening text to a specified length, typically used for previews, summaries, or when space is limited.

What's the difference between character and word limits?

Character limits count individual characters (including spaces), while word limits count complete words. Word limits are better for readability.

What is smart truncation?

Smart truncation truncates at word boundaries instead of cutting words in half, making the truncated text more readable.

Can I add ellipsis to truncated text?

Yes! You can choose to add ellipsis (...) at the end of truncated text to indicate that content was cut off.

Will truncation preserve HTML?

The basic version truncates plain text. For HTML content, consider using a specialized HTML truncation tool.

What happens if my text is shorter than the limit?

If your text is shorter than the truncation limit, it will remain unchanged.

Can I truncate by sentences?

Currently, truncation is by characters or words. Sentence truncation may be added in future updates.

Does this work with Unicode characters?

Yes, the tool handles all Unicode characters including emojis, accented letters, and special characters.

Is my data stored?

No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Is this tool free?

Yes, Text Truncation is completely free to use with no limits on text size or number of truncations.

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