Text Truncation
Truncate text to a specific length with custom suffix options. All processing happens locally in your browser.
How to Use the Text Truncation Tool
Character-Based Truncation
- Select the "Characters" truncation method
- Enter or paste your text in the input area
- Set the maximum number of characters to keep
- Customize the suffix (default is "...")
- The tool will truncate your text to the specified length and add the suffix
Word-Based Truncation
- Select the "Words" truncation method
- Enter or paste your text in the input area
- Set the maximum number of words to keep
- Customize the suffix (default is "...")
- The tool will keep the specified number of words and add the suffix
Sentence-Based Truncation
- Select the "Sentences" truncation method
- Enter or paste your text in the input area
- Set the maximum number of sentences to keep
- Customize the suffix (default is "...")
- The tool will keep the specified number of sentences and add the suffix
Middle Truncation
- Select the "Middle" truncation method
- Enter or paste your text in the input area
- Set the maximum total length (including the suffix)
- Customize the suffix (default is "...")
- The tool will preserve the beginning and end of your text, replacing the middle with the suffix
Tip: Middle truncation is particularly useful for displaying long filenames, URLs, or paths where both the beginning and end contain important information.
About Text Truncation
Text truncation is the process of shortening text to a specified length while maintaining readability and indicating that content has been removed. This is commonly used in user interfaces, content previews, and anywhere that space is limited but context needs to be preserved.
Common use cases for text truncation include:
- Creating excerpts or previews of longer content
- Fitting text into constrained UI elements
- Displaying long filenames or paths in limited space
- Creating summaries of articles or documents
- Optimizing text for social media posts or metadata
Our Text Truncation tool offers multiple methods to handle different truncation needs:
- Character-based - For precise control over output length
- Word-based - For preserving whole words and better readability
- Sentence-based - For maintaining complete thoughts in summaries
- Middle truncation - For preserving important information at both ends
Whether you're a developer optimizing UI text, a content creator making previews, or just need to shorten text while maintaining context, this tool provides a simple way to achieve clean, professional text truncation with customizable options.
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