Text Truncator
Truncate text to a specific character or word count. Choose ellipsis, custom suffix, or no suffix for clean cuts.
About This Free Online Text Truncator
Our free online text truncator lets you cut text to a specific length by character count or word count. Choose to truncate by characters (with or without spaces) or by whole words (word-boundary aware). Add an ellipsis (...) or a custom suffix to indicate truncation, or choose no suffix for clean cuts. Real-time preview as you adjust. Perfect for creating SEO meta descriptions, social media previews, excerpts, summaries, and any text that needs to fit within length constraints.
Features of Our Text Truncator
- Truncate by character count with or without spaces
- Truncate by word count (word-boundary aware)
- Ellipsis suffix (...) for truncated text
- Custom suffix option for any ending text
- No suffix option for clean character-exact cuts
- Real-time preview as you type and adjust
- Copy truncated text to clipboard
- 100% private — browser-only processing
How to Use the Text Truncator
Using this tool is simple and requires no signup or registration. Follow these steps:
- Type or paste your text into the input area.
- Choose truncation mode: Characters (with spaces), Characters (without spaces), or Words.
- Set the maximum length using the slider or input.
- Choose a suffix: Ellipsis, Custom, or None.
- Copy the truncated text to use in your project.
Frequently Asked Questions About Text Truncator
What is word-boundary truncation?
Word-boundary truncation ensures you never cut a word in half. If the limit falls in the middle of a word, the truncation happens at the end of the previous word. This produces cleaner, more readable truncated text.
When would I use truncation with or without spaces?
Use "with spaces" when total character count matters (like social media limits). Use "without spaces" when you only care about text content length (like pure word count constraints).
Does the suffix count toward the limit?
Yes. When a suffix (like "...") is added, it is included in the total character or word count to ensure the final result does not exceed your limit.
Why Choose Text Toolbox?
Text Toolbox provides free, private, and instant online text tools. Unlike other text utility websites that require signup accounts or send your data to servers, all our tools process your text entirely in your browser. This means your content never leaves your device — we cannot see it, store it, or share it. Our tools are fast, lightweight, and work on any device with a modern web browser.