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Text Truncate Tool

Shorten text to a character limit with a custom suffix.

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How do you truncate text?

Truncation cuts a string at a chosen character count and appends a marker. With a limit of 30, a 90-character headline keeps its first 30 characters plus your suffix; switch on whole-word mode and the cut backs up to the last space so no half-word survives. The suffix accepts any text: the usual three dots, “ (more)”, or nothing for a clean chop.

How to use the Text Truncate

  1. 1 Paste the string that needs shortening.
  2. 2 Dial in the character limit and type a suffix, or keep the default ellipsis.
  3. 3 Toggle whole-word mode to avoid ending mid-word.
  4. 4 Copy the shortened string.

What you can use it for

  • Trimming text for previews and snippets.
  • Fitting meta descriptions to a character limit.
  • Shortening labels for tables or buttons.
  • Capping user-generated text length.

Frequently asked questions

Does the suffix count toward the length?
No. The limit governs how much source text survives; the suffix is glued on afterwards. A 60-character cut with a three-dot ellipsis therefore yields 63 characters in total.
What does “keep whole words” do?
It walks the cut point back to the last space inside the limit, so the output never ends mid-word. You trade a slightly shorter result for readability.
Can I change the ellipsis?
The suffix box takes any string: the … character, three periods, “ (read more)”, or an empty value when a bare cut is what you want.

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