✂️ Text Truncator

Shorten text to a specific length with ellipsis or custom suffix

Input Text:

Maximum Length:

Truncation Suffix:

Truncate By:

Don't break words

Truncated Text:

Original: 0 chars

Truncated: 0 chars

Removed: 0 chars

💡 Tips:

Characters: Truncates at exact character count
Words (Smart): Truncates at word boundaries
Don't break words: Ensures words aren't cut in the middle
Common uses: meta descriptions (160 chars), Twitter (280 chars), SMS (160 chars)
The suffix is included in the character count

Frequently Asked Questions

What is text truncation?

Text truncation shortens long text to fit within a specific character or word limit by removing excess content and adding a suffix (like "...") to indicate the text has been shortened.

What's the difference between character and word truncation?

Character truncation cuts text at the exact character limit, potentially splitting words. Word truncation stops at word boundaries to maintain readability, ensuring no words are broken in the middle.

When should I use text truncation?

Truncation is useful for SEO meta descriptions (160 chars), social media posts (Twitter's 280 chars), SMS messages (160 chars), preview snippets, and any situation where text length must be controlled.

How does the "Don't break words" option work?

When enabled, this option ensures that words are not cut in the middle. If truncating at a character limit would split a word, the tool backs up to the previous word boundary to maintain complete words.