Truncate Text
Online text truncator. Paste or type any text and quickly limit it to a maximum number of characters. Just enter the text, set the character limit and click truncate to get the result instantly.
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What does truncating text mean?
Truncating text means cutting it down to a maximum number of characters, shortening it without necessarily changing its main meaning. It is very useful whenever there is a character limit, such as on social media, in forms or in page titles.
How does text truncation work?
The tool reads your text and keeps only the number of characters you set. If the ellipsis option is on, it adds "..." to the end of the shortened text to show that it was cut.
How to truncate text
- Enter the text — Paste or type the content you want to shorten.
- Set the character limit — Choose how many characters the final text should have.
- Turn on the ellipsis (optional) — Enable it to indicate that the text was shortened.
- Click truncate text — The result is generated instantly.
Text truncation example
Original text: "This is an example of text to be truncated."
Limit: 20 characters
Result: "This is an exampl..."
When should you use a text truncator?
- Fitting text into social media limits
- Shortening titles and descriptions
- Creating content previews and excerpts
- Respecting form field limits
Frequently asked questions
How do I limit a text to a number of characters?
Paste the text, enter the maximum number of characters and the result is cut off at that limit.
Does the ellipsis count toward the limit?
With the ellipsis option on, the text is shortened so that the final result, including the three dots, stays within the limit you set.