Text Truncator

Truncate text to a specified length with customizable ellipsis and smart word boundary detection

Text Tools

About This Tool

The Text Truncator shortens text strings to a specified maximum length while preserving readability. It offers smart truncation that respects word boundaries, ensuring your text never cuts off mid-word and always ends cleanly.

You can choose from multiple truncation strategies including character-based, word-based, and sentence-based modes. The tool also lets you customize the truncation indicator — use the standard ellipsis (...), a Unicode ellipsis (…), or any custom string of your choice.

This tool is perfect for preparing text for UI components with limited space, generating preview snippets, or creating truncated versions of long content for display in cards, tables, and mobile views.

Key Features

Character, word, and sentence-based truncation modes
Smart word boundary detection to avoid mid-word cuts
Customizable truncation indicator (ellipsis, custom string, or none)
Real-time preview of truncated output
Batch truncation for multiple text lines at once
Character and word count display for both input and output

Use Cases

Prepare text snippets for UI components with limited display space
Generate preview or summary text from long articles and descriptions
Truncate product descriptions for e-commerce card layouts
Create concise text for social media posts with character limits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Text Truncator?

The Text Truncator is an online Text Tools that shortens text to a specified length with customizable ellipsis and smart word boundary detection. It runs entirely in your browser with no data sent to any server.

What truncation modes are available?

The Text Truncator offers character-based truncation, word-based truncation, and sentence-based truncation. You can choose to cut at an exact position or at the nearest word or sentence boundary to keep the text readable.

Can I customize the ellipsis character?

Yes, you can customize the truncation indicator. Options include the standard ellipsis (...), a single dot (.), Unicode ellipsis (…), or any custom string you prefer. You can also choose to have no indicator at all.

Is the Text Truncator free to use?

Yes, the Text Truncator is completely free to use. There are no hidden charges, subscriptions, or limitations. All features are available to everyone.