Text Truncator
Truncate text to a specified length with optional ellipsis. Free online text truncator with customizable max length.
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What is Text Truncator?
Text truncation cuts text to a specified maximum length, optionally adding an ellipsis (...) at the end to indicate that content was removed. This is essential for creating previews, fitting text into fixed-width UI elements, generating meta descriptions (under 160 characters), and preparing social media posts that fit character limits.
How to Use
- Paste or type your text in the input area
- Set the maximum character limit using the number input
- Toggle 'Add ellipsis (...)' to append ... when text is truncated
- The truncated result appears instantly in the output panel
Examples
Truncate with ellipsis
Fit meta description limit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the ellipsis count toward the character limit?
Yes. If you enable ellipsis, the three dots (...) count as 3 characters toward the limit. The tool truncates at (limit - 3) characters and appends the ellipsis to stay within the exact limit.
Does it truncate in the middle of a word?
Yes. Truncation is character-based, so it may cut in the middle of a word. If you need word-boundary truncation, consider using a word counter to find the right break point first.
What is the typical use case?
Common uses include: meta descriptions (155-160 chars), Twitter posts (280 chars), SMS messages (160 chars), UI card previews (100-200 chars), and email subject lines (50-60 chars).