Truncate text to a specified length with customizable ellipsis and smart word boundary detection
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About This Tool
The Text Truncator shortens text strings to a specified maximum length while preserving readability. It supports character-based, word-based, and line-based truncation modes with smart word boundary detection and customizable suffix options. All processing runs locally in your browser.
Key Features
- Character, word, and line-based truncation modes
- Smart word boundary detection to avoid mid-word cuts
- Customizable truncation suffix (ellipsis, custom string, or none)
- Real-time preview of truncated output
- One-click sample text for quick testing
- 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
- Shorten email subject lines or notification text to fit display constraints
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Text Truncator?
The Text Truncator is an online tool 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, word-based, and line-based truncation. You can choose to cut at an exact position or preserve word boundaries for a more natural result.
Can I customize the truncation suffix?
Yes, you can customize the truncation indicator. You can use the standard ellipsis (...), a Unicode ellipsis (…), or any custom string of your choice. You can also choose to have no suffix at all.
What is smart word boundary detection?
When enabled, the truncator avoids cutting words in the middle by finding the nearest word boundary before the truncation point. This ensures the truncated text ends at a complete word rather than mid-word, improving readability.
Can I restore the original text after truncation?
The original input text is never modified and remains in the input area. The truncated result is displayed separately, so you always have access to the full original text. You can adjust truncation settings and regenerate as needed.