Shorten and Truncate Text Online for Free

The Text Truncator allows you to quickly shorten long blocks of text to a specific character or word count — essential for designers managing UI space or social media managers meeting platform limits. It ensures a clean cut without breaking words if desired. This tool is free, private, and executes all logic in your browser.

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   Paste your text into the input field.

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   Set your maximum character or word limit.

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   The truncated result appears with an optional ellipsis — copy it for use.

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   Paste your text into the editor and set your target limit.

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   Select whether to truncate by characters or by words.

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   Copy the shortened text with the optional ellipsis (...) at the end.

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   Does it avoid cutting words in half?

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   Yes, you can choose the "Smart Truncate" option to ensure the text only cuts off at the end of a full word for better readability.