Text Word Wrap.

Wrap Text to Column Width. Wrap text to specified column width. Preserve paragraphs, handle long words, and format text for better readability.

Text Word Wrap

Common: 72-80 (email), 100-120 (code), 50-70 (mobile)

Example Texts

Use cases

Real-world uses.

Email Formatting
Wrap email text to standard 72-80 character width for better readability in email clients.
Terminal Display
Format text for terminal or console display with appropriate column widths.
Document Formatting
Format documents for printing or display with consistent line lengths.
Code Comments
Wrap long comments in code to maintain readability and coding standards.
Mobile Display
Format text for mobile displays with narrower column widths (50-70 characters).
Readability
Improve text readability by wrapping to optimal line lengths for reading.
Text Processing
Prepare text for processing by scripts or tools that expect specific line lengths.
Export Formats
Format text before exporting to systems or formats with column width requirements.

How it works

Four steps.

  1. 01

    Paste or upload your text that needs word wrapping.

  2. 02

    Set column width and choose options: preserve paragraphs, handle long words.

  3. 03

    See instant preview with wrapped text formatted to your specifications.

  4. 04

    Copy the wrapped text or download it as a file.

Features

Key Features of Text Word Wrap.

Wrap text with precision and control.
  • Column Width

    Wrap text to a specific column width (characters per line).

  • Instant Processing

    Real-time word wrapping with live preview.

  • Preserve Paragraphs

    Maintain paragraph breaks and empty lines in your text.

  • Long Word Handling

    Handle words longer than column width by breaking or preserving them.

  • Smart Wrapping

    Wrap at word boundaries to maintain readability.

  • Export Options

    Download wrapped text for use in your projects.

  • Statistics

    See line count and formatting statistics.

  • Live Preview

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

FAQ

Questions.

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What is word wrapping?

Word wrapping is the process of breaking text into lines that fit within a specified column width, typically used for formatting text for display or printing.

How does column width work?

Column width specifies the maximum number of characters per line. Text will wrap to the next line when it reaches this limit.

What happens to words longer than the column width?

You can choose to break long words at the column width or preserve them on a single line, which may exceed the column width.

Will paragraph breaks be preserved?

Yes, the tool preserves paragraph breaks and empty lines, so your document structure remains intact.

Can I wrap text for code?

Yes, but be careful with code as word wrapping can affect syntax. Consider using a code formatter instead for code files.

Does this work with Unicode characters?

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

What's a good column width?

Common column widths are 72-80 characters for email/terminal, 100-120 for code, and 50-70 for mobile displays.

Can I undo the wrapping?

The original text is preserved in the input field, so you can always adjust settings or start over.

Is my data stored?

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

Is this tool free?

Yes, Text Word Wrap is completely free to use with no limits on text size or number of wraps.

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