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Text Truncator

Truncate any text to a specific character, word or sentence limit instantly.

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What is this tool?

A text truncator is a free online tool that trims any text down to a specified character or word limit. It adds a customisable suffix (like '...') at the point of truncation and is perfect for creating meta descriptions, social media excerpts, database preview fields and any context where text must fit within a strict length.

How to Use

Paste your textEnter the full text you want to truncate into the input box.

Set the limitChoose whether to limit by characters or words, then enter your maximum count.

Set your suffixChoose what to append at the truncation point — typically '...' or 'Read more'.

Copy the resultCopy the truncated text and paste it into your website, app or document.

Common Uses

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SEO Meta Descriptions

Trim page descriptions to under 160 characters for ideal display in Google search results.

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App Notifications

Truncate push notification text to fit the preview length for iOS and Android.

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Database Preview Fields

Generate short preview text from long content for list views and search results.

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Social Media

Create tweet-length summaries from longer articles or blog posts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ideal length for a meta description?

Google typically displays 150–160 characters in search results. Descriptions longer than this are cut off with an ellipsis. Aim for 140–155 characters for safe display.

What is the Twitter character limit for truncation?

Twitter shows tweet text up to 280 characters. URLs are counted as 23 characters regardless of actual length.

What suffix should I use?

'...' (ellipsis) is the most common and universally understood truncation indicator. Some contexts use 'Read more →' or '[more]'.

Does truncation affect SEO?

Truncating meta descriptions in SEO is normal and recommended — it does not negatively impact rankings, only the click-through rate if the description is unclear.