Text Truncator
Truncate long text
0 / 100 characters
What Is This Tool?
The Text Truncator shortens text to a maximum character length and appends a suffix, such as an ellipsis, to indicate that it was cut off. It can optionally break at the last word boundary before the limit so truncated text doesn't end mid-word.
How to Use
Type or paste your text into the input box.
Set the max length and suffix you want.
The result updates live, or click Truncate.
Copy the truncated text.
Features
- Live truncation as you type
- Configurable max length and custom suffix
- Optional word-boundary breaking to avoid cutting words in half
- Live character count of input vs. the limit
- 100% client-side — nothing leaves your browser
Examples
Input:
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog and keeps running through the meadow until it disappears from sight entirely.
Max length 60, break at word boundary, suffix "...":
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog and keeps...
Common Use Cases
- Creating preview snippets for blog posts or search results
- Fitting text into a fixed-width UI element or card
- Enforcing meta description or social media character limits
- Generating short excerpts from longer articles
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the suffix count toward the max length?
No, the max length applies to the truncated portion of the original text; the suffix is appended afterward, so the final result may be slightly longer than the max length.
What does "Break at word boundary" do?
When enabled, the truncated text is trimmed back to the last space before the character limit, so words aren't cut off in the middle. When disabled, text is cut at the exact character count.
What if my text is shorter than the max length?
If the input is already at or under the max length, it's returned unchanged with no suffix added.
Can I use a custom suffix other than "..."?
Yes, the suffix field accepts any text, such as " (read more)" or a single ellipsis character, and it will be appended to any truncated result.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Truncation happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded or stored.