Text Truncator
Cut text down to a set number of characters or words and add a custom suffix like an ellipsis.
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Shorten long text to fit a character or word limit for previews, meta descriptions, or social posts. Choose whether to count characters or whole words, then customize the suffix appended when text is cut. Runs entirely in your browser.
How to use
- Paste or type the text you want to shorten.
- Choose to truncate by character count or word count and set the limit.
- Copy the truncated result, which ends with your chosen suffix if it was cut.
Frequently asked questions
- What happens if my text is shorter than the limit?
- It is returned unchanged, with no suffix appended, since no truncation was needed.
- Can I use a custom suffix instead of an ellipsis?
- Yes, type any suffix you like into the suffix field, including an empty value for no suffix at all.
- Does word mode count punctuation as part of a word?
- Words are split on whitespace, so punctuation attached to a word stays with it, matching how most editors count words.