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Text Truncator

Truncate text at the selected limit. Enter the text, set the transformation rules, then copy the result.

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Truncation options

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Truncate text at the selected limit. Enter the text, set the transformation rules, then copy the result.

This tool runs open-source code from OmniTools (MIT License). See open-source credits.

Text Truncator limits text to a selected character count, with an option for multi-line handling.

abcd Processing runs in the browser.

Instructions

  1. Provide text or data for this tool.
  2. Enter the maximum character limit.
  3. Choose the available line-handling option.
  4. Inspect the cutoff before using the result in a label or route.

Example

Input: abcdef

Settings: Text Truncator: Set the limit to 4 characters.

Result: abcd

Limits

  • Text Truncator: Truncation removes characters without adding an omission marker unless the form provides one.
  • Text Truncator: A character limit can split words or grapheme sequences.
  • Text Truncator: The operation runs in the browser and does not need a network service.

Questions

How do I shorten text to a maximum length?

Set the maximum length and choose which side to remove. The tool retains the permitted text and can add a truncation indicator.

Does text truncation summarize the meaning?

No. It cuts text by length rather than rewriting it. Review the result when a cut can remove necessary context or split a word.

Can I apply the length limit to every line separately?

Enable separate-line truncation. Each line then receives its own limit instead of sharing one limit across the entire input.