Truncate Text Online Free
Truncate text by character count or word count with customizable suffixes. Perfect for creating excerpts, previews, and meta descriptions.
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Avoids cutting words in half when truncating by characters
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Last updated May 2026
Pro Tip
For meta descriptions, truncate to 155-160 characters. For social media previews, keep it under 200 characters. Enable word boundary truncation to avoid awkward cuts.
How to Use Truncate Text
1
Enter Your Text
Paste or type the text you want to truncate into the input area.
2
Set Truncation Options
Choose to truncate by characters or words, set the limit, and pick a suffix style.
3
Review the Result
See the truncated text instantly with your chosen suffix appended.
4
Copy the Output
Copy the truncated text to your clipboard with one click.
Why Use Our Truncate Text?
Characters or Words
Truncate by character count or word count depending on your needs.
Word Boundary Aware
Optionally avoid cutting words in half for cleaner excerpts.
Custom Suffix
Choose ellipsis, unicode ellipsis, [more], a custom suffix, or none.
Live Preview
See the truncated result update instantly as you adjust settings.
100% Free
No hidden charges or premium features locked behind paywalls.
Privacy First
Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to servers.
Works Everywhere
Compatible with desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.