Complete guide to using Text Truncator — a free online tool by akousa.net.
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Text Truncator shortens text to a specified character count or word count limit while preserving readability by optionally truncating at clean word boundaries rather than cutting words mid-syllable. It supports custom suffix strings such as an ellipsis, "[read more]", or any indicator appended to the truncated output. The tool correctly handles multi-byte Unicode characters by counting grapheme clusters rather than raw code units, ensuring accurate truncation for languages like Chinese and Japanese and for emoji-rich content. It is useful both for quick one-off text truncation and for verifying truncation logic before implementing it in application code.
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Paste your text into the input field and set the maximum length using either character count mode or word count mode from the selector. Enter the suffix string you want appended to the truncated output such as three dots or a custom indicator. Enable the word boundary option to ensure the output never ends mid-word. Click Truncate to see the shortened text along with the original and truncated lengths displayed for comparison. Copy the output for use in preview snippets, meta description fields, or UI labels with character limits.
Text Truncator is a free tool for fast everyday work with no signup required for basic use. It helps you get instant results, review them, and move on without installing a separate app.
Developers, designers, students, and everyday users rely on this tool for quick, accurate results. It's especially popular among people who need a reliable utility without installing software or signing up for an account.
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| Price | Free forever | Often paid or freemium |
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| Signup | Not required | Account often required |
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| Usage limits | Unlimited | Daily or file-size limits |
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