Text Truncator
Cut text to exact length with precision
Input Text
Truncated Text
Truncated text will appear here
Set length and options to see truncation!
Truncation Configuration
Set exact length and truncation options
Length Settings
Truncation Indicator
Live Preview
Quick Examples
Truncate Code Quote
Cuts a quote by Charles Petzold to 120 characters
Albert Einstein Quote
Keeps only last 16 characters from left side
Four Interesting Facts About Computers
Shorten four sentences to 30 chars each line-by-line
Shorten with Indicator
Truncate text with ... indicator at 50 characters
Left-side Line-by-line
Keep last 20 chars from each line separately
Mixed Truncation
Truncate different lines with indicator
Truncation Statistics
Real-time text analysis
How Truncate Text Works
Shorten text to a maximum character or word limit with customizable ellipsis (...)
Input or Paste Text
Paste your raw text, code comments, list, or document into the input editor.
Configure Options
Customize formatting rules, indentation characters, line widths, or delimiters.
Instant Live Processing
Text formats in real time locally in your browser memory with zero latency.
Copy or Download
Click to copy the clean formatted text to your clipboard or download as a text file.
Everything You Need to Know About Truncate Text
Truncate Text cuts text down to an exact character or word limit, appending an optional ellipsis ('...') or custom ending. Essential for preparing preview summaries, card descriptions, social media snippets, and database field length compliance.
Character or Word Limit
Truncate by exact character count or by whole word count to avoid cutting words in half.
Custom Ellipsis
Add '...', ' [read more]', or any custom indicator at the cut point.
Common Real-World Use Cases
How professionals, developers, and writers utilize Truncate Text daily
✍️ UI/UX Designers & Bloggers
Create 120-character preview excerpts for article cards and search snippets.
📱 SMS Marketers
Ensure advertising copy and SMS messages fit within 160-character restrictions.
Word-Boundary Safe Truncation
When 'Preserve Whole Words' is enabled, the cut position steps back to the nearest preceding space to avoid clipping mid-word.
Pro Tips & Best Practices
Word Boundary Safety
Always enable 'Whole Words Only' for reader-facing article excerpts so words like 'important' don't become 'imp'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about Truncate Text? Here are the answers to common questions.
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