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Quickly cut text to the given length
Execution
Fill in the form, run the tool, and review the result in one place.
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Tool usage guide
The Text Truncator is a precise utility designed to shorten long strings of text to a specific character count, ensuring your content fits perfectly within UI constraints, database fields, or character-limited platforms.
Background
I need to share a long article title on a platform that limits posts to 50 characters.
Problem
The full title is too long and gets cut off awkwardly by the platform.
How to use
Input the title, set the length to 50, and enable the ellipsis option.
maxLength: 50, truncateFrom: end, addEllipsis: trueOutcome
A clean, 50-character title ending in '...' that fits perfectly.
Background
I am importing user comments into a database where the 'Comment' field is limited to 200 characters.
Problem
Some comments exceed the limit, causing import errors.
How to use
Paste the comment list, set the length to 200, and ensure 'Preserve Complete Words' is enabled to keep sentences readable.
maxLength: 200, truncateFrom: end, preserveWords: trueYes, you can enable the 'Add Ellipsis' option to automatically append '...' to the end of your shortened text.
Yes, by enabling 'Preserve Complete Words', the tool will avoid cutting off in the middle of a word, ensuring readability.
Yes, the 'Truncate From' setting allows you to remove characters from the start, middle, or end of your input.
The tool is designed to handle large blocks of text, though performance may vary based on your browser's memory capacity.
The tool outputs plain text. It does not preserve complex rich-text formatting or styles.
Outcome
All comments are safely shortened to 200 characters without breaking words mid-way.